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OU55 AUW

2005 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

19,777 mi
Last recorded19,777 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 AUW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2023 19,777 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2021 19,774 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged just started to perish. replace it sooner rather than later (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 19,749 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 19,623 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake VERY CLOSE TO NEEDING REPLACEMENT DISCS (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front TYRE STARTING TO WEAR UNEVENLY

Fail 29 Aug 2019 19,623 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake VERY CLOSE TO NEEDING REPLACEMENT DISCS (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front TYRE STARTING TO WEAR UNEVENLY

Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 18,991 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 18,555 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 18,309 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 18,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,227 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 17,227 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 15,895 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 13,792 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 11,611 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 9,101 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 9,096 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 6,699 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 5,627 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 4,536 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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OU55 AUW is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OU55 AUW, 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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OU55 AUW is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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