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Y872 BEL

2001 Triumph Sprint

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,803 mi
Last recorded38,803 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 BEL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 38,803 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 38,336 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 36,915 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 35,028 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 31,955 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 30,827 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

handle bars slight restriction at full lock

Fail 12 Jun 2018 30,827 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 21,807 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 May 2017 21,807 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 25,565 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 25,565 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 23,756 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,896 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 20,723 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 20,723 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 11 May 2011 19,958 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 19,822 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 19,820 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2007 19,820 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2006 18,609 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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Y872 BEL is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y872 BEL, 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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Y872 BEL is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y872 BEL safe to buy?

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