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GN05 FSG

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,085 mi
Last recorded37,085 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 FSG
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 37,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 37,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 36,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 35,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 34,930 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 34,532 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 32,614 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 31,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2020 31,505 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicators showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Hitting tank on left and right lock. (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 30,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake fluid reservoir on min level

Pass 13 Apr 2018 27,961 miles

Nearside welding repair carried out

Pass 3 Feb 2017 25,911 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm depth 180/55/17 (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2017 25,911 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm depth 180/55/17 (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 23,745 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 22,621 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 20,985 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 18,496 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyre shows repair

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

Pass 3 May 2011 16,263 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,024 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 9,783 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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GN05 FSG is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GN05 FSG, 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 GN05 FSG registered?

GN05 FSG is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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