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HF08 PHU

2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 (abs)

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,370 mi
Last recorded54,370 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 (abs)21,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 PHU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint ST 1050 (abs)
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 54,370 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake lever spongey

Fail 25 Mar 2025 54,355 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front brake lever spongey

Pass 25 Mar 2024 49,505 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 49,127 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 48,060 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 47,107 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 45,133 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 42,668 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,865 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 37,499 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired 50% leds not working (1.1.1b)

number plate light not working

Fail 15 Apr 2016 37,468 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear number plate light inoperative

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,074 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 35,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 28,576 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,266 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 16,777 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 14,245 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint ST 1050 (abs)?

Based on 1,756 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,212
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Headlamp aim too low 4
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HF08 PHU is a 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 (abs) 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 (abs) models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 21,879 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 (abs) fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF08 PHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint ST 1050 (abs) typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Sprint ST 1050 (abs) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF08 PHU is a 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 (abs), first registered on 31 March 2008.

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