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SV05 FZZ

2005 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,482 mi
Last recorded59,482 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 FZZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 59,482 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 59,126 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 57,952 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 57,239 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 57,239 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Mar 2023 57,239 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 56,737 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 56,737 miles

Stop lamp not working Front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 55,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 54,789 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 52,856 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 52,856 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,758 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 50,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 49,180 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 44,215 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 41,734 miles

o/s fairing missing

Pass 13 May 2011 39,142 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 33,111 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 27,815 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 21,336 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 21,336 miles

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

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 FZZ is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FZZ, 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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SV05 FZZ is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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