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NK05 JBU

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,951 mi
Last recorded45,951 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 JBU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 45,951 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 44,598 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied brake needs 'pumping' to get a full lever (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 42,578 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 42,578 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 37,536 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front brake lever losing pressure slightly and needs "pumping" to gain maximum efficiency

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 34,592 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 34,083 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 33,828 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 33,128 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 32,334 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,557 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 30,495 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 29,392 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 28,284 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,095 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,940 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 25,061 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 23,768 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,141 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 21,141 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 15,164 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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NK05 JBU is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NK05 JBU, 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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NK05 JBU is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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