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DY05 HCG

2005 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,209 mi
Last recorded40,209 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 HCG
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 40,209 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 38,138 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 38,138 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 37,812 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 37,812 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 36,823 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play mono shock linkage bearing (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,112 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. front fork stanchions (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 35,635 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 35,300 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 33,598 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,537 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 23,439 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 18,121 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 13,325 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 10,307 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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DY05 HCG is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DY05 HCG, 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 DY05 HCG registered?

DY05 HCG is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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