TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050

1050cc Petrol Class 2

#1332 of 5426 overall #95 of 175 TRIUMPHs #816 of 2787 other bikes

88.8%

first-time pass rate

5.9%

failed outright

15,904

median miles at test

4,068

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2008–2025

The SPRINT ST 1050's first-time pass rate has fallen 3.3 points since 2008, 92.3% to 89.0%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the SPRINT ST 1050's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage SPRINT ST 1050 passes first time 92.4% of the time; by 50k that's 79.3%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a SPRINT ST 1050

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	123	32	0.6×
lamps and reflectors	54	14.1	0.5×
lighting and signalling	46	12	0.2×
tyres and wheels	42	10.9	0.5×
steering and suspension	30	7.8	0.2×
suspension	27	7	0.7×
tyres	24	6.2	0.8×
structure and attachments	17	4.4	0.5×
drive system	11	2.9	0.3×
audible warning (Horn)	10	2.6	1.3×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the SPRINT ST 1050 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the SPRINT ST 1050.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2010 (91.7% pass). Weakest: 2012 (86.6%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050 reliable?

The TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050 is more reliable than average for its class: 88.8% of its 4,068 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1332 of 5426 models.

What does a SPRINT ST 1050 fail its MOT on most?

brakes — 32% of all defects recorded against failed SPRINT ST 1050 tests.

What is the best year of SPRINT ST 1050 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2010-registered examples do best (91.7%) and 2012 worst (86.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a SPRINT ST 1050 last?

The median SPRINT ST 1050 shows 15,904 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 79.3% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.