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SF05 EKJ

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,612 mi
Last recorded55,612 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 EKJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 55,612 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 52,209 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2023 52,199 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Riders seat slightly loose Seat not bolted down (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 51,278 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 51,278 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 48,654 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 48,649 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 48,274 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,938 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 47,935 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 47,386 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 44,662 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 41,976 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 3,860 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,218 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,940 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 21,057 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 14,824 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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SF05 EKJ 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 77.8%.

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 SF05 EKJ, 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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SF05 EKJ is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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