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FJ08 RSO

2008 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,999 mi
Last recorded47,999 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 RSO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 47,999 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 47,768 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 47,756 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 47,645 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 42,041 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 40,113 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 34,628 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 30,244 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 22,925 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,863 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,798 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,887 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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FJ08 RSO is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Red 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 FJ08 RSO, 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 FJ08 RSO registered?

FJ08 RSO is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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