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VX55 HJO

2005 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,208 mi
Last recorded79,208 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 HJO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 79,208 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 79,108 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 79,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2018 78,901 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 78,897 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 78,758 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 78,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 77,346 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 76,456 miles

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

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

front brake lever operation slightly lazy

Fail 15 Nov 2013 75,878 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 75,878 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 73,418 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,702 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 55,726 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,528 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,016 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 35,016 miles

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

Rear 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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VX55 HJO is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJO, 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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VX55 HJO is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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