Triumph Sprint St 1050
MotorcycleFrom 241 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements and excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 3 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 3 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 1 |
| a tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall | 1 |
| audible warning not working | 1 |
| steering linkage locking device missing or ineffective | 1 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 1 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 1 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sprint St 1050s tested had between 15,873 and 34,206 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,873 median miles, the Sprint St 1050 has 0.028 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Triumph models
| Triumph Bonneville | 90.9% |
| Triumph Tiger | 91.6% |
| Triumph Sprint | 87.1% |
| Triumph Daytona | 85.9% |
| Triumph Speed Triple | 88.7% |
Common questions
What is the Triumph Sprint St 1050 MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Sprint St 1050 has a 93.4% MOT pass rate based on 241 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Sprint St 1050?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Sprint St 1050 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Sprint St 1050 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Sprint St 1050 is 23,873 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,873 and 34,206 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.