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Y678 XAE

2001 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,325 mi
Last recorded80,325 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 XAE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 80,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play king bearing. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 80,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain excessively tight slackened chain off to suit. (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play king bearing. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 79,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 3.6mm measure, min 3.5mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front clock replaced hence higher mileage recorded.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 4.0mm measured, 3.5 min (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 35,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

main beam tell tail inop

Fail 19 May 2022 35,204 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both headlamps working incorrectly (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 10 Jun 2021 33,878 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 30,803 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 24,619 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 23,591 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 22,629 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 21,246 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 20,521 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,942 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,220 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 17,837 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 17,837 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,403 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 15,276 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,046 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 14,491 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

front pads appear low.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 12,894 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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Y678 XAE is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y678 XAE, 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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Y678 XAE is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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