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LJ05 OMY

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,343 mi
Last recorded41,343 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 OMY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 41,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 40,833 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 40,727 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 40,531 miles

Noisy Exhaust

Fail 31 Jan 2020 40,531 miles

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied Lever pulling in to handlebar (1.1.2 (d))

Noisy Exhaust

Pass 4 Feb 2019 39,399 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 39,399 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Lever pulls in too close to the Handlebar. (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 37,462 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 36,748 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 36,222 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 34,993 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 32,627 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 32,620 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,496 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 27,228 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 22,068 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 13,274 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 3,600 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 3,600 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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LJ05 OMY is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LJ05 OMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ05 OMY registered?

LJ05 OMY is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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