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YJ05 GEK

2005 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,859 mi
Last recorded64,859 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint ST 105017,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 GEK
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint ST 1050
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 64,859 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 64,841 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 64,826 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 64,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 62,594 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 62,594 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 60,299 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 59,419 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 58,686 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 55,084 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 52,278 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 49,447 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 46,768 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 43,152 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,152 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,940 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,820 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 26,646 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,795 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 18,500 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 18,496 miles

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

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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YJ05 GEK 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 YJ05 GEK, 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 YJ05 GEK registered?

YJ05 GEK is a 2005 Triumph Sprint ST 1050, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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