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Y96 GHW

2001 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,944 mi
Last recorded61,944 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 GHW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 61,944 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 60,281 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 58,825 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 55,093 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 41,670 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 40,071 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 40,071 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 39,219 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 38,897 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,146 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,114 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 35,114 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,676 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,056 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,560 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,673 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,518 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 20,066 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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Y96 GHW is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y96 GHW, 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 Y96 GHW registered?

Y96 GHW is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is Y96 GHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 GHW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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