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YJ05 FZE

2005 Triumph Sprint RS

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,266 mi
Last recorded9,266 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 FZE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint RS
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 9,266 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 6,978 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 5,549 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 5,097 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 4,967 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 4,392 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 3,844 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 3,844 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 3,823 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 3,769 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 3,760 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 3,518 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 3,511 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 3,357 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 3,248 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 3,138 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 2,936 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 2,580 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint RS?

Based on 1,029 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
875
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Headlamp aim too low 7
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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YJ05 FZE is a 2005 Triumph Sprint RS in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Triumph Sprint RS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ05 FZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint RS typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Sprint RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ05 FZE registered?

YJ05 FZE is a 2005 Triumph Sprint RS, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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