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FJ08 CZR

2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,940 mi
Last recorded61,940 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 105018,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 CZR
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint ST 1050
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 61,940 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 61,939 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock linkage bearing/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 58,259 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 56,601 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort ***close to failure*** (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***close to failure*** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit ***close to failure*** (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***close to failure*** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 53,597 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,766 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 52,766 miles

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

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 47,506 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,788 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 34,268 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,959 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,883 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 24,883 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 21,849 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,391 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,686 miles

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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FJ08 CZR is a 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 18,293 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 FJ08 CZR, 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 18 years old, this Triumph Sprint ST 1050 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ08 CZR is a 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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