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Y251 FDV

2001 Triumph Sprint

White Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

38,245 mi
Last recorded38,245 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 FDV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 38,245 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 38,237 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 38,237 miles

Central Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride front mount for petrol tank (6.2.1h)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey rear clamp lose (7.1.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,760 miles

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

Front fuel tank fixing bolt missing.

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 37,760 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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

Front fuel tank fixing bolt missing.

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 37,077 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 37,077 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,586 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 34,509 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 34,450 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 30,726 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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Y251 FDV is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in White with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y251 FDV, 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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Y251 FDV is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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