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SV05 CEF

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,773 mi
Last recorded31,773 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 CEF
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 31,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 30,757 miles

Rear brake fluid reservoir insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2024 30,754 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake fluid reservoir insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2021 30,510 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 30,507 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front brake reservoir insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2018 30,337 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 30,334 miles

Rear Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Front tyre and wheel fitted with incorrect rotation marks

Pass 15 Jul 2017 30,174 miles

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 29,183 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 28,074 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 28,074 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 27,434 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,707 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 25,765 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 25,765 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,434 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,198 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,536 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,259 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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SV05 CEF is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SV05 CEF, 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 SV05 CEF registered?

SV05 CEF is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is SV05 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 CEF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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