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Y798 WEW

2001 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,229 mi
Last recorded57,229 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 WEW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 57,229 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 56,845 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 56,123 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 53,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 51,584 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 51,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 51,548 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 51,345 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 51,114 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 50,959 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 50,934 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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Y798 WEW is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y798 WEW, 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 Y798 WEW registered?

Y798 WEW is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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