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WJ55 HWC

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,421 mi
Last recorded20,421 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 HWC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 20,421 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 20,156 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 19,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front excessive brake lever travel but passed the brake test

Pass 31 Jul 2021 19,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 19,242 miles

silencer replaced for mot

Pass 26 Jul 2019 18,619 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 17,502 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 16,968 miles

Rear Lower shock linkage corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 16,953 miles

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

Front mudguard loose but secure

Rear Lower shock linkage corroded

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

ignition switch loose but secure

Pass 28 May 2015 16,204 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 16,197 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 15,575 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

fuel cap water drain blocked.

Fail 12 Jan 2013 14,769 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 14,769 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 11,529 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 10,006 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 10,006 miles

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

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

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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WJ55 HWC is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJ55 HWC, 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 WJ55 HWC registered?

WJ55 HWC is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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