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Y78 DBW

2001 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,986 mi
Last recorded24,986 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 DBW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 24,986 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 24,140 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 24,129 miles

Front Brake disc fractured Both front discs cracked (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 22,369 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 21,914 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 21,075 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 20,328 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 20,328 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 20,290 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 19,909 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 19,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 19,210 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 18,479 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 18,479 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 17,552 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 16,340 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 14,309 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 13,611 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 13,611 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 10,506 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 10,506 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 10,285 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 10,128 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 9,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 9,238 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 8,525 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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Y78 DBW is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y78 DBW, 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 Y78 DBW registered?

Y78 DBW is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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