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Y27 GWT

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,939 mi
Last recorded58,939 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 GWT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 58,939 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 58,783 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 58,403 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 57,108 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,493 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 54,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 54,601 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 52,900 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 52,900 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,215 miles

Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 49,214 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment excessive lever travel (1.1.15 (f))

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

Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 42,215 miles

Front Nail in tyre

Front Tyre slightly out of shape.

Wiring insecure behind headlights rubbing on the suspension.

Fail 14 Sep 2017 42,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sets of front pads. (3.2.A1f(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Nail in tyre

Front Tyre slightly out of shape.

Wiring insecure behind headlights rubbing on the suspension.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 35,641 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 33,969 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 32,463 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,626 miles

Front mudguard broken but still secure.

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,937 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear tyre has one punture repair.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,822 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 28,822 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 25,536 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,535 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 20,535 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 12,324 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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Y27 GWT is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y27 GWT, 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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Y27 GWT is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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