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VX55 SSJ

2005 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,615 mi
Last recorded149,615 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 SSJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 149,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 148,054 miles

Front Steering notchy when wheel is raised and turned side to side

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 145,657 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 145,658 miles

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

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 144,047 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 144,047 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 133,828 miles

front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Aug 2018 110,679 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 89,338 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 89,338 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 70,446 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,412 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 48,050 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake discs bobbins worn

front brake lever feels spongy on first aplication

Pass 5 Aug 2013 42,055 miles

both front brake discs bobbins worn

front brake lever feels spongy on first aplication then after feels ok

rear drive chain dry of lube

Pass 16 Jul 2012 32,177 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 24,534 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 16,782 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,774 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 15,763 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,763 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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 SSJ is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SSJ, 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 SSJ registered?

VX55 SSJ is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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