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EU08 SYC

2008 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,328 mi
Last recorded20,328 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 SYC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 20,328 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 20,291 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 20,203 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 19,638 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 19,027 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 17,721 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 16,627 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 14,995 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 14,466 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 13,236 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 12,535 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 12,535 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 11,869 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 11,089 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 11,089 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2011 4,550 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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EU08 SYC is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU08 SYC, 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 EU08 SYC registered?

EU08 SYC is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is EU08 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 SYC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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