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Y279 GDY

2001 Triumph Sprint RS

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,763 mi
Last recorded33,763 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint RS18,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 GDY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint RS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 33,763 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 33,763 miles

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 21,975 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 21,975 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 18,079 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 15,246 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint RS?

Based on 1,029 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
875
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Headlamp aim too low 7
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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Y279 GDY is a 2001 Triumph Sprint RS in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Sprint RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 18,944 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 RS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y279 GDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint RS typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Triumph Sprint RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y279 GDY registered?

Y279 GDY is a 2001 Triumph Sprint RS, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y279 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y279 GDY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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