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WU51 UMY

2001 Triumph Sprint

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,116 mi
Last recorded40,116 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 UMY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 40,116 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 40,116 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 39,542 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 38,382 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2015 37,124 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 37,124 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 35,122 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 35,039 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 34,974 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

gear change loose

Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,950 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

gear change loose

slight bind rear brake

Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,972 miles

front tyre worn unevenly.

Fail 23 Nov 2010 30,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

front tyre worn unevenly.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 28,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 28,205 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 21,200 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear brake light switch slightly laggs behind operation of light

Pass 2 Oct 2007 15,874 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 15,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 12,137 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?

Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,051
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,829
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,971
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,275
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 912
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 604
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 520
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WU51 UMY is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 22,059 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Sprint fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU51 UMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WU51 UMY is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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