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Y956 RNH

2001 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

20,930 mi
Last recorded20,930 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 RNH
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 20,930 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 20,145 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 20,145 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 19,952 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 19,952 miles

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 18,945 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 18,714 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 18,341 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 18,341 miles

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 17,435 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 16,299 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 15,708 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 15,290 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion offside nearside (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 14,837 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 14,739 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 14,051 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 14,051 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2013 13,551 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 13,116 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 13,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 10 May 2011 12,250 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,707 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 10,574 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 10,574 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 10,096 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,096 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 8,466 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 7,538 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 7,538 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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Y956 RNH is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y956 RNH, 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 Y956 RNH registered?

Y956 RNH is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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