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YG52 DBU

2002 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,326 mi
Last recorded25,326 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Triumph Sprint22,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 DBU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 25,326 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Bent gear selector linkage just starting to rub against frame

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Seat cover has a number of rips / tears but does not affect structure.

Fail 7 May 2021 25,326 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Bent gear selector linkage just starting to rub against frame

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Seat cover has a number of rips / tears but does not affect structure.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 24,215 miles

Headlamp pass/flash switch not working

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 24,213 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp pass/flash switch not working

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 23,980 miles

Headlamp pass/flash function not working

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

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

Rear tyre worn flat across centre of tread

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 23,708 miles

Both front and rear tyres worn flat across centre of treads

Headlamp flash/pass control not working

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,395 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 23,395 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 22,974 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 22,368 miles

Rear brake light switch in poor condition

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 21,735 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 21,432 miles

Rear brake light switch in poor condition

Fail 7 Jun 2012 21,432 miles

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

Rear brake light switch in poor condition

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 20,824 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 19,278 miles

Fuel cap stiff

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,940 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,892 miles

front tyre getting low on tread depth

rear tyre getting low on tread depth

side stand bolt loose

Pass 9 Jun 2007 18,428 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2007 18,428 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 May 2006 15,092 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 15,092 miles

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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YG52 DBU is a 2002 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 22,022 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 YG52 DBU, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG52 DBU registered?

YG52 DBU is a 2002 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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