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Y948 BJT

2001 Triumph Sprint

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,206 mi
Last recorded13,206 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 BJT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 13,206 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 12,910 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 12,406 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 12,383 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,267 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 12,220 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 11,880 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 11,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 11,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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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Y948 BJT is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y948 BJT, 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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Y948 BJT is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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