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Y779 RDF

2001 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,418 mi
Last recorded75,418 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 RDF
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 75,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 73,032 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 72,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,177 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,702 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 63,986 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 63,986 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 63,986 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 59,057 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,814 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 58,190 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 58,190 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 57,669 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 57,669 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 56,385 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,398 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 50,928 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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Y779 RDF is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Red 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 Y779 RDF, 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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What year was Y779 RDF registered?

Y779 RDF is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y779 RDF safe to buy?

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