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VX05 GHK

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,063 mi
Last recorded31,063 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 GHK
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 31,063 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 30,778 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 28,563 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 28,561 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 26,229 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 23,928 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 23,134 miles

Front and rear tyres worn unevenly.

Offside Mirror slightly loose at fixing.

Pass 4 Mar 2019 22,373 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 21,717 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 20,606 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 20,606 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 20,088 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 19,787 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 19,765 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 19,764 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 15,008 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 11,564 miles

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

headlamp aims on lower limit advise adjustment.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 7,627 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 3,246 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 3,243 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 2,966 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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VX05 GHK 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 85.7%.

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 VX05 GHK, 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 VX05 GHK registered?

VX05 GHK is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is VX05 GHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 GHK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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