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MX55 SBY

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,631 mi
Last recorded44,631 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 SBY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 44,631 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 44,152 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 44,146 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 42,451 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 42,377 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 39,040 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 37,407 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 34,974 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 32,581 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 30,069 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 27,459 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 26,181 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 22,931 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 19,809 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 16,309 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 13,253 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 9,858 miles

slight play in rear suspension

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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MX55 SBY is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MX55 SBY, 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 MX55 SBY registered?

MX55 SBY is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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