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FX09 FHF

2009 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,537 mi
Last recorded59,537 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Sprint18,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 FHF
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 59,537 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 59,283 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 58,984 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

chain guard / hugger broken but supported by other mounts

Fail 16 May 2023 58,980 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced High beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

chain guard / hugger broken but supported by other mounts

Pass 4 Sep 2021 58,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear hugger / mudguard has one mounting damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2021 58,546 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear hugger / mudguard has one mounting damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2020 57,776 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 56,215 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 54,263 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 54,263 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 49,131 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slight tight spot (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 49,131 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slight tight spot (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 43,837 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,489 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,560 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,934 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 22,352 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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FX09 FHF is a 2009 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FX09 FHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX09 FHF registered?

FX09 FHF is a 2009 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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