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Y309 YDL

2001 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,672 mi
Last recorded65,672 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY309 YDL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2025 65,672 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm likely to fail rear suspension siezed solid and not moving likley to collaspe/fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 65,426 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 64,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 May 2023 64,755 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 64,747 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps scott oiler means that lamp isn't illuminating registration plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch in centre of steering with front wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 63,116 miles

Front steering bearings are slightly notchy in centre position

Fail 10 Mar 2022 63,116 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements not functioning when applied every time. (7.7 (c))

Front steering bearings are slightly notchy in centre position

Pass 3 Mar 2021 59,781 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose silencer loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 59,781 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose silencer loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 56,289 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,136 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,138 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,970 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,822 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 46,807 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 46,765 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 46,669 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 43,208 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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Y309 YDL is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y309 YDL, 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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Y309 YDL is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 4 August 2001.

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