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EU05 WVY

2005 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,329 mi
Last recorded54,329 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 WVY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 54,329 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 54,329 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 54,326 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 54,168 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 54,168 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 52,964 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 50,805 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 47,289 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 44,494 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 41,836 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 37,793 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 37,727 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,604 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 26,851 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 23,381 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 17,819 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 14,841 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,799 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 WVY is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WVY, 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 WVY registered?

EU05 WVY is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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