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CN05 GVG

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

33,676 mi
Last recorded33,676 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 GVG
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 33,676 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 32,439 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 31,778 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 31,710 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 30,311 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 27,450 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 25,805 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 24,452 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 23,606 miles

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 23,606 miles

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 22,698 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 20,747 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 19,920 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 17,939 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 15,375 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 13,826 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 11,603 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 11,332 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 11,332 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 10,048 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 8,567 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 5,881 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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CN05 GVG is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue 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 CN05 GVG, 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 CN05 GVG registered?

CN05 GVG is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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