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HW55 CTO

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

29,788 mi
Last recorded29,788 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 CTO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 29,788 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 29,687 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 29,628 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 29,472 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 29,236 miles

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 29,236 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 28,943 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 28,943 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 28,675 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 28,675 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 28,519 miles

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 28,372 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

steering head bearings slightly notchy

Fail 7 Sep 2018 28,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

steering head bearings slightly notchy

Pass 31 Aug 2017 27,995 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 27,995 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 27,785 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 27,348 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 26,491 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 25,825 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 24,912 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 22,730 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 17,895 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 16,656 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 11,856 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 11,856 miles

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

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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HW55 CTO is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HW55 CTO, 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 HW55 CTO registered?

HW55 CTO is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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