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OU05 KGY

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,821 mi
Last recorded61,821 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 61,821 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 61,821 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 61,821 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced On application of the front brake lever (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 61,756 miles

fork seals leaking slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2020 61,735 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 61,330 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 51,414 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 51,414 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 42,426 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,426 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,479 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 33,515 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 21,699 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 21,547 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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 KGY is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KGY, 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 KGY registered?

OU05 KGY is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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