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S3 HVR

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,793 mi
Last recorded45,793 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 HVR
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 45,793 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 44,766 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 44,756 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 24 May 2023 44,607 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Minor cracking between tread

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Left pad (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 44,239 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 42,619 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,095 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 28,095 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 8,904 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 1,362 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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S3 HVR is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S3 HVR, 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 S3 HVR registered?

S3 HVR is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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