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GN55 LCO

2005 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,073 mi
Last recorded32,073 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint ST 105017,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 LCO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint ST 1050
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 32,073 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 30,323 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 29,354 miles

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

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

Minor corrosion to chain

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

Rear Brake pedal bent

Fail 18 Apr 2023 29,354 miles

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

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

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

Minor corrosion to chain

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

Rear Brake pedal bent

Pass 3 May 2022 29,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 28,830 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 28,572 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 28,571 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 27,540 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 27,538 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 25,035 miles

Central Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 23,311 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 22,278 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 19,539 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 19,539 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 15,793 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 15,706 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 15,667 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 14,970 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 13,747 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 13,211 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 11,103 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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GN55 LCO is a 2005 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GN55 LCO, 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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GN55 LCO is a 2005 Triumph Sprint ST 1050, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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