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Y253 PSN

2001 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,596 mi
Last recorded61,596 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 PSN
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 61,596 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 61,355 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 61,266 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker at swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 61,262 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker at swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front tyre under inflated

Pass 17 Apr 2023 59,744 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 58,673 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust has some corrosion but not to excess

Pass 10 Mar 2021 56,398 miles

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

Rear rear shock spring has corrosion but not to excess

Fail 6 Mar 2021 56,398 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear rear shock spring has corrosion but not to excess

Pass 11 Mar 2020 54,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 51,827 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Tight Spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil Cooler Leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2017 51,786 miles

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

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

throttle twist grip free play at limit

Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,998 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 31,903 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 28,481 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 27,566 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 23,569 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,654 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,755 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 19,788 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 19,682 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 19,682 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,348 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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Y253 PSN is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 22,059 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y253 PSN, 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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Y253 PSN is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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