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VX05 MLL

2005 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

Silver Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,215 mi
Last recorded62,215 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint ST 105017,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 MLL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint ST 1050
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 62,215 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension linkage has surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Outer Road spring corroded Shocky has surface corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 62,215 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension linkage has surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Outer Road spring corroded Shocky has surface corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 60,674 miles

Central Rear Outer Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Gearshift pedal has wear on pivot.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust collector to muffler flange is deteriorated.

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 55,563 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,788 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 50,788 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 44,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2016 41,422 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 37,306 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 37,299 miles

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

Chain guard missing

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

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

front disc loose on rivets

Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,718 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 36,718 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,129 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 28,104 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 23,522 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 22,116 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 21,387 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 21,387 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 May 2008 20,978 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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VX05 MLL is a 2005 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 in Silver with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VX05 MLL, 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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VX05 MLL is a 2005 Triumph Sprint ST 1050, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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