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WM05 CUW

2005 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

38,771 mi
Last recorded38,771 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 CUW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 38,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Grip slightly loose

Offside Front Brake lever excess travel, reccomend brake bleed

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded Shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 38,771 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting insecure Clip on (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Grip slightly loose

Offside Front Brake lever excess travel, reccomend brake bleed

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded Shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2025 37,877 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 37,719 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 37,719 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 37,515 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 37,030 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 36,636 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 36,636 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 36,234 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 35,675 miles

Central Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 34,826 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 33,795 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 33,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 31,896 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,162 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 30,162 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,467 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 24,360 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 24,312 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 23,985 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (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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WM05 CUW is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WM05 CUW, 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 WM05 CUW registered?

WM05 CUW is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is WM05 CUW safe to buy?

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