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GX57 FKW

2008 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,879 mi
Last recorded29,879 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 FKW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 29,879 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 29,652 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 26,535 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 25,946 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 25,945 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,325 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 19,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre on wear limit

Pass 28 May 2015 18,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2014 17,756 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 16,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 15,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 15,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 12,597 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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GX57 FKW is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GX57 FKW, 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 GX57 FKW registered?

GX57 FKW is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is GX57 FKW safe to buy?

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