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OU05 KGE

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,162 mi
Last recorded56,162 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 56,162 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 56,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 55,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively mounting bobbins have slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight centreing on head bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 52,735 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 49,688 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 45,298 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 40,845 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,360 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 34,157 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 30,644 miles

slight play in the gear pedal pivots

Pass 28 Feb 2015 28,336 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,560 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 27,560 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 26,503 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,206 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 21,206 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 21,205 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 15,525 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 15,524 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 8,953 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 KGE is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KGE, 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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OU05 KGE is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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