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EJ59 DFY

2009 Triumph Sprint

Grey Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,075 mi
Last recorded31,075 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Sprint18,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 DFY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 31,075 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 26,521 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 26,515 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 22,141 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 18,083 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 16,781 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 12,317 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 9,611 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 May 2015 9,389 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 8,175 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

front brake binding on slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2013 7,467 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 4 Jan 2013 7,467 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front brake discs slightly pitted

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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EJ59 DFY is a 2009 Triumph Sprint in Grey with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 18,222 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 EJ59 DFY, 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 17 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ59 DFY registered?

EJ59 DFY is a 2009 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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