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FL59 RFE

2009 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,801 mi
Last recorded40,801 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Sprint18,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 RFE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 40,801 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 39,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing at cylinder head. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm measured across 75% of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Slight oil leak from engine lower.

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 39,703 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing at cylinder head. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm measured across 75% of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Slight oil leak from engine lower.

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 32,537 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 32,537 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 22,712 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 20,869 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 18,168 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 18,168 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 10,061 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 6,783 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 6,783 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 2,242 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 893 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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FL59 RFE is a 2009 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL59 RFE, 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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FL59 RFE is a 2009 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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