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YJ05 GMY

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,776 mi
Last recorded31,776 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 GMY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 31,776 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 31,769 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 31,580 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 28,656 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 27,384 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 27,313 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 27,313 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 26,296 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 24,029 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 21,632 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 20,025 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 18,254 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,100 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 14,537 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 13,113 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 15,505 miles

extended travel on first application of front brake does lock out on brake roller

Pass 23 May 2009 10,264 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 8,516 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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YJ05 GMY is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJ05 GMY, 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 YJ05 GMY registered?

YJ05 GMY is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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