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LX55 BVU

2005 Triumph Sprint

Yellow Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,098 mi
Last recorded47,098 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 BVU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 47,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 47,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 46,875 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 45,596 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 36,674 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 36,462 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 36,462 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 34,974 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 29,786 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 29,785 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,737 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,587 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 26,615 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 24,340 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 18,767 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 18,767 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 14,515 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 9,505 miles

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

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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LX55 BVU is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Yellow with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LX55 BVU, 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 LX55 BVU registered?

LX55 BVU is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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