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VX05 TBY

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,191 mi
Last recorded31,191 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 31,191 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 31,172 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 31,172 miles

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 30,631 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 30,095 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 30,076 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 29,540 miles

Front Riders seat slightly loose Seat secure but rear bolts not connecting. (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Slight play in rear cush drive.

Fail 14 Jul 2018 29,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Riders seat slightly loose Seat secure but rear bolts not connecting. (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Slight play in rear cush drive.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre right on limit advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 28,202 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 25,149 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 22,367 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 20,750 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2013 17,478 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 May 2013 17,478 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 14,795 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 10,113 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 10,100 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 7,437 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 7,431 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 5,569 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 5,390 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 5,369 miles

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

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 TBY is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue 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 VX05 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

VX05 TBY is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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