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BU05 PXP

2005 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,382 mi
Last recorded56,382 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 PXP
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 56,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 55,806 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AROUND LOWER SUSPENSION AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 55,565 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 53,949 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 53,131 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 53,131 miles

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 51,250 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 42,503 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 42,497 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc has slight forward and aft movement

Offside Front Brake disc has slight forward and aft movement

Pass 22 Nov 2017 39,346 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 39,346 miles

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired intermittent working on front (1.3.3a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 36,398 miles

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

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

Front tyre slightly worn to right

Pass 23 Dec 2015 34,178 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 31,345 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 30,878 miles

some wear in chain slight movement in cush drive rubbers

Pass 3 Aug 2013 28,649 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,422 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,655 miles

front floating discs have slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,747 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2010 22,218 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 17,443 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 14,300 miles

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

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

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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BU05 PXP is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BU05 PXP, 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 BU05 PXP registered?

BU05 PXP is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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