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2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,836 mi
Last recorded51,836 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Triumph Sprint ST 105016,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 YVW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint ST 1050
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 51,836 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 50,560 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 49,347 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 47,978 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 47,970 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front offside front dip light not working

Pass 22 Feb 2021 46,510 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 44,406 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 44,406 miles

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

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

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 37,111 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 32,621 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 26,814 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 26,715 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 26,601 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 26,426 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 26,282 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 24,408 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 23,195 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 20,581 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,798 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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VU06 YVW is a 2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 16,272 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 VU06 YVW, 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 20 years old, this Triumph Sprint ST 1050 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU06 YVW is a 2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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