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Y761 HWE

2001 Triumph Sprint

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

24,966 mi
Last recorded24,966 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY761 HWE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 24,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 22,243 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 22,243 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,572 miles

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

Rear no.plate cracked.

Pass 17 May 2014 21,445 miles

clutch cable would benefit from re-routing as it can pull taught on lock

Pass 15 May 2013 21,410 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 21,410 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jan 2012 21,252 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 21,247 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 19,691 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,691 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 14 May 2009 18,836 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,278 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,961 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 16,961 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 15,000 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 11,667 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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Y761 HWE 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 76.5%.

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 Y761 HWE, 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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Y761 HWE is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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