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WX05 VAE

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,199 mi
Last recorded45,199 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 VAE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 45,199 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 44,145 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 41,851 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 41,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 41,381 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 39,032 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 39,025 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 36,182 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 32,825 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 29,613 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 26,592 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 23,777 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 20,457 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,448 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 15,933 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 14,967 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 13,431 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 12,070 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 10,617 miles

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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WX05 VAE is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WX05 VAE, 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 WX05 VAE registered?

WX05 VAE is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is WX05 VAE safe to buy?

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