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OU55 AVF

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,998 mi
Last recorded53,998 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 AVF
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 53,998 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 53,970 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 53,795 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 53,135 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 52,778 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 50,607 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 49,981 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,764 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 45,673 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 45,590 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 44,899 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,254 miles

condition of both tyres

Pass 26 Jul 2013 42,442 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,925 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 20,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 31 May 2011 20,408 miles

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,401 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 15,284 miles

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

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

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 AVF is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OU55 AVF, 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 OU55 AVF registered?

OU55 AVF is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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