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VX55 FFS

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,098 mi
Last recorded41,098 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 FFS
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 41,098 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 41,098 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 34,794 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension swinging arm has slight side to side play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 34,325 miles

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

Rear brake slightly spongy.

Pass 15 Oct 2022 31,594 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 23,946 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 23,946 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 17,214 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 16,138 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 14,889 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 12,485 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 11,920 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 10,895 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 10,777 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 10,606 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 9,439 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 7,582 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 7,582 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 6,040 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 3,698 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 3,382 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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VX55 FFS 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 VX55 FFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX55 FFS registered?

VX55 FFS is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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