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EU05 WVG

2005 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,757 mi
Last recorded56,757 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 WVG
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 56,757 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 56,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 56,591 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in lower linkage bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 56,591 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in lower linkage bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in swinging arm bearings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 53,023 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 48,426 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 48,046 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 48,046 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 43,327 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,039 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,955 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,269 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 15,685 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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EU05 WVG is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 21,008 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 EU05 WVG, 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 21 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU05 WVG registered?

EU05 WVG is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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The MOT history for EU05 WVG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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