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AY08 BJV

2008 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,140 mi
Last recorded33,140 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 BJV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 33,140 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 33,140 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 32,846 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 32,266 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 32,258 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 32,246 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 31,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 29,254 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 22,046 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 18,829 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 16,204 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 13,555 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?

Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,051
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,829
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,971
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,275
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 912
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 604
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 520
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AY08 BJV is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 19,051 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Sprint fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY08 BJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY08 BJV registered?

AY08 BJV is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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The MOT history for AY08 BJV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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