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HF05 EEY

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

30,846 mi
Last recorded30,846 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 EEY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 30,846 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 30,175 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 30,131 miles

Rear Brake Pads Rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2022 30,085 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 29,926 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 29,013 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 27,265 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 26,602 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 26,602 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 24,961 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 24,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 22,859 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 22,849 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 16,558 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 16,557 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 11,812 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 11,090 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 10,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 10,076 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 9,696 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 9,696 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 9,016 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 7,903 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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HF05 EEY is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HF05 EEY, 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 HF05 EEY registered?

HF05 EEY is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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