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Y286 PBJ

2001 Triumph Sprint ST

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,937 mi
Last recorded76,937 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint ST24,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY286 PBJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint ST
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 76,937 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 76,935 miles

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

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear tyre cut to cords

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

Rear tyre cracked and in poor condition

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 76,291 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 75,035 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 75,020 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 71,940 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2015 71,928 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2014 70,110 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 66,976 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 66,962 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 65,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,829 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 63,834 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,059 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 43,376 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 42,117 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint ST?

Based on 2,198 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
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Y286 PBJ is a 2001 Triumph Sprint ST in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Sprint ST models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 24,178 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 ST fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y286 PBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint ST typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Triumph Sprint ST is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y286 PBJ is a 2001 Triumph Sprint ST, first registered on 28 July 2001.

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