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AY05 DWD

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

31,539 mi
Last recorded31,539 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 DWD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 31,539 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 31,535 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 31,482 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 31,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2019 31,217 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2018 28,268 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 28,268 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2016 28,227 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 28,218 miles

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Top steering yoke slightly fouling on fuel tank at full left and right lock

Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,176 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 25,719 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 25,700 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 18,288 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 4,531 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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AY05 DWD is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AY05 DWD, 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 AY05 DWD registered?

AY05 DWD is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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