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BX55 NLA

2005 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,997 mi
Last recorded35,997 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint ST 105017,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 NLA
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint ST 1050
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 35,997 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 35,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 35,592 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2023 35,573 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested rear calliper missing mount bolt and loose (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected 1 mount bolt missing 1 very loose (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 35,369 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 35,367 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,065 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 30,821 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 21,893 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 21,893 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 19,482 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 16,836 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 16,836 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 16,823 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 16,447 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 16,005 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 15,904 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 14,004 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 11,612 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 8,645 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint ST 1050?

Based on 5,190 MOT tests across 503 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,058
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
503
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 11
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BX55 NLA is a 2005 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 17,749 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 ST 1050 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX55 NLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint ST 1050 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Sprint ST 1050 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX55 NLA is a 2005 Triumph Sprint ST 1050, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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