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Y87 NLY

2001 Triumph Sprint

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,952 mi
Last recorded29,952 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 NLY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 29,952 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

front tyre going out of shape

Fail 2 Aug 2018 29,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 27,167 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 23,915 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 16,966 miles

slighty blurred headlamp beam image but not to dazzle other road users

Pass 26 Apr 2013 16,851 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 16,675 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 16,568 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 16,433 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 15,253 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 13,321 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 11,296 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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Y87 NLY is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y87 NLY, 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 Y87 NLY registered?

Y87 NLY is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 2 August 2001.

Is Y87 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y87 NLY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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