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S500 RDS

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,465 mi
Last recorded48,465 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 RDS
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 48,465 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 47,950 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 45,805 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 43,751 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 42,063 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 40,927 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 40,926 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 38,270 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 36,078 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 31,659 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 31,652 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 28,107 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 23,425 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 19,275 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 16,931 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 14,920 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

engine smokey on over run

Pass 22 Sep 2011 13,881 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 13,871 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 13,351 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 12,450 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 12,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 13 May 2008 9,891 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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S500 RDS is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S500 RDS, 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 S500 RDS registered?

S500 RDS is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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