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HX57 GSY

2008 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,113 mi
Last recorded43,113 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX57 GSY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 43,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Floating disc - Play in bobbing's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 43,103 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Floating disc - Play in bobbing's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 43,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 39,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 32,638 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 32,481 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 32,273 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 30,463 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 27,036 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 26,935 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 26,935 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 26,908 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 26,486 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 25,808 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 23,035 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 19,065 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 15,290 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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HX57 GSY is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Silver 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 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 HX57 GSY, 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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HX57 GSY is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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