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LJ55 WBL

2005 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,137 mi
Last recorded43,137 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 WBL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 43,137 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 42,390 miles

Drive chain slightly tight tight spot (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

top yoke pinch bolts touching fuel tank on full lock

Fail 2 Apr 2025 42,390 miles

Drive chain slightly tight tight spot (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

top yoke pinch bolts touching fuel tank on full lock

Pass 10 May 2024 41,843 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 41,114 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 40,780 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 38,780 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 36,066 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively play in both front brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 36,066 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively play in both front brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

lose wire conectors below upper front faring

Pass 30 Jul 2018 30,721 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 28,366 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 28,366 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 25,295 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 25,295 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 22,219 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 18,034 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 14,447 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 14,223 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 13,832 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 13,832 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 12,339 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 9,461 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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LJ55 WBL is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LJ55 WBL, 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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LJ55 WBL is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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