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RJ09 RXS

2009 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,378 mi
Last recorded23,378 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Sprint18,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 RXS
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 23,378 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp damaged but function not impaired REAR LIGHT LOOSE ON MOUNTING POINTS (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2026 23,378 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp damaged but function not impaired REAR LIGHT LOOSE ON MOUNTING POINTS (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) BULB (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2025 22,657 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 22,603 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2024 22,603 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 20,124 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 15,617 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 12,512 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 9,514 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 9,514 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 4,623 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 4,416 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 4,416 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 3 May 2016 3,580 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 3,380 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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RJ09 RXS is a 2009 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RJ09 RXS, 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 RJ09 RXS registered?

RJ09 RXS is a 2009 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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