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Y742 GDY

2001 Triumph Sprint

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,983 mi
Last recorded47,983 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY742 GDY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 47,983 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,228 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 47,224 miles

Offside Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 45,456 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 43,944 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 41,178 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,324 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 30,471 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 26,045 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 22,040 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,506 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 21,063 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,367 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 18,367 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,239 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 15,088 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 15,088 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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Y742 GDY is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y742 GDY, 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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Y742 GDY is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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