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SN05 KLU

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,846 mi
Last recorded57,846 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 KLU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 57,846 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 53,554 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 49,746 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 44,959 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 39,328 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 34,046 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 34,046 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 31,565 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 29,794 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 24,737 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 22,298 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 22,201 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 22,201 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 20,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 20,073 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 16,967 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 10,614 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,542 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 10,542 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 6,259 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 5,604 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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SN05 KLU is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SN05 KLU, 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 SN05 KLU registered?

SN05 KLU is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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