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Y252 FTA

2001 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,727 mi
Last recorded28,727 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 FTA
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2020 28,727 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Central Front Upper Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 26,224 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 26,224 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain rusty

Nearside tail light not working

Rear tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2017 26,035 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 25,557 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 24,280 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,706 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,163 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 22,782 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,338 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,782 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 16,768 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2007 14,208 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 11,863 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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Y252 FTA is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y252 FTA, 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 Y252 FTA registered?

Y252 FTA is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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