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Y149 RSO

2001 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,751 mi
Last recorded58,751 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 RSO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2022 58,751 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Handlebar fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 52,048 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 48,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,461 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,708 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,625 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,563 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 43,563 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Aug 2007 39,330 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 31,293 miles

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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Y149 RSO is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y149 RSO, 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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What year was Y149 RSO registered?

Y149 RSO is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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