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Y229 EGR

2001 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,322 mi
Last recorded51,322 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 EGR
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2024 51,322 miles

Nearside fairing insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 50,952 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 50,537 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 50,096 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,302 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,355 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

slight play in clutch lever pivots

Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,411 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,322 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,971 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,120 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 27,004 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 24,641 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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Y229 EGR is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y229 EGR, 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 Y229 EGR registered?

Y229 EGR is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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