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VX55 RZM

2005 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

34,170 mi
Last recorded34,170 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 34,170 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,645 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 9 May 2016 32,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 18 May 2015 31,811 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 25 Mar 2014 30,017 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 30,015 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,511 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 28,509 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 25,787 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,787 miles

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

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 17 Feb 2011 22,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 17,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 17,858 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,023 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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 RZM is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RZM, 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 RZM is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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