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GN55 HBP

2005 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,955 mi
Last recorded45,955 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 HBP
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 45,955 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 45,955 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 43,972 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 43,332 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 42,069 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 42,069 miles

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 41,006 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm to lower suspension linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 41,006 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm to lower suspension linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 39,173 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 37,156 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 37,156 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 34,961 miles

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

Rear custom light unit fitted 50%

Pass 26 Aug 2016 32,347 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (4.1.3(ii))

custom tail light unit fitted 50%

Pass 7 Aug 2015 24,764 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 17,218 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 11,663 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 10,559 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 8,101 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 7,133 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 5,416 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 3,253 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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GN55 HBP is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GN55 HBP, 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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GN55 HBP is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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