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OU05 AXT

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,623 mi
Last recorded30,623 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 AXT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 30,623 miles

Coolant expansion bottle empty

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 30,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive Front brake travel close to excessive ,brake still locks out (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre close to limit and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift in rear suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2024 30,109 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock handle bars hitting tank both sides (2.1.4 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive Front brake travel close to excessive ,brake still locks out (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre close to limit and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift in rear suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 29,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 29,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside fairing fin loose

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 28,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 28,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 27,649 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 24,018 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 22,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1.0 mm (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 20,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 20,336 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 35% (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 20,081 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 18,537 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 16,668 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 16,668 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 11,909 miles

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

rear hugger very close to n/s tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2014 11,909 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

rear hugger very close to n/s tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2013 5,226 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 5,041 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 3,375 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 2,969 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 2,072 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 1,719 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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OU05 AXT is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU05 AXT, 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 OU05 AXT registered?

OU05 AXT is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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