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VX55 JZK

2005 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,960 mi
Last recorded36,960 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 36,960 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 36,848 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 36,848 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 36,756 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 36,756 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 36,706 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 36,581 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 33,544 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 33,544 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 32,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 27,337 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 24,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 23,950 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 22,665 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 19,041 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 16,990 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 12,476 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 10,533 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 6,746 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 JZK is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JZK, 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 VX55 JZK registered?

VX55 JZK is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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