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Y343 TGK

2001 Triumph Sprint RS

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,646 mi
Last recorded32,646 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint RS18,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 TGK
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint RS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 32,646 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 28,794 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 25,478 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 23,232 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 21,028 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 21,028 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 20,271 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 18,944 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 18,944 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 17,247 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 15,443 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 15,440 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 15,434 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 13,557 miles

gear lever rubber boot worn

Pass 16 Apr 2013 12,694 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 11,624 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 10,656 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 9,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 6,899 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 6,741 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint RS?

Based on 1,029 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
875
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Headlamp aim too low 7
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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Y343 TGK is a 2001 Triumph Sprint RS in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Sprint RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 18,944 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 RS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y343 TGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint RS typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Triumph Sprint RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y343 TGK registered?

Y343 TGK is a 2001 Triumph Sprint RS, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y343 TGK safe to buy?

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