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SF05 TAU

2005 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,064 mi
Last recorded54,064 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 TAU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 54,064 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 54,064 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 50,385 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 50,379 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 42,775 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 35,968 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,288 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 11,768 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011
Pass 21 Jun 2010 7,037 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 6,989 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 6,930 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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 TAU is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TAU, 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 SF05 TAU registered?

SF05 TAU is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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