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OU05 MGJ

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

29,834 mi
Last recorded29,834 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 29,834 miles

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

Central Front Lower Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Upper Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 28,861 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 28,513 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 27,441 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 27,441 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 24,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 22,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 21,423 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 19,666 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 19,666 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 18,449 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 18,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 15,186 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 15,170 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 15,104 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 15,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 14,400 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 14,400 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 13,620 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 11,296 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 8,681 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 5,326 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 1,830 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 MGJ is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MGJ, 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 MGJ is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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