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LX55 BUU

2005 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

Silver Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,935 mi
Last recorded18,935 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint ST 105017,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 BUU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint ST 1050
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 18,935 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 18,723 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 18,723 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2024 18,428 miles

Steering stops on both locks,but R/H handle barf is just kissing the fuel tank.

Pass 14 Mar 2023 18,216 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2023 18,216 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 17,961 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 17,961 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 17,733 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 17,733 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 15,838 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 11,058 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 10,406 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 8,825 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 8,825 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 7,808 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 6,899 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 6,556 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 6,381 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 6,381 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 5,842 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 5,056 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 4,442 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 3,750 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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LX55 BUU is a 2005 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 in Silver with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LX55 BUU, 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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What year was LX55 BUU registered?

LX55 BUU is a 2005 Triumph Sprint ST 1050, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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