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LJ57 VYU

2008 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,650 mi
Last recorded27,650 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 VYU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 27,650 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 27,004 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 26,196 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 26,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 25,506 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 24,829 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 23,759 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 22,890 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 22,290 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 21,668 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 20,713 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 19,818 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 18,761 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 17,687 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 15,569 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 14,099 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 12,362 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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LJ57 VYU 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 94.1%.

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 LJ57 VYU, 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 LJ57 VYU registered?

LJ57 VYU is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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