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Y921 MFT

2001 Triumph Sprint

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,986 mi
Last recorded47,986 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY921 MFT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 47,986 miles

Front Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 47,967 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 47,967 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticking in lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,840 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 38,823 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,149 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 21,752 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 21,477 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 21,477 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,210 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 18,230 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 18,230 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

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 10 Apr 2010 16,391 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,025 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 14,010 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 12,013 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 9,698 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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Y921 MFT is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y921 MFT, 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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Y921 MFT is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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