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OU08 DKJ

2008 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

38,774 mi
Last recorded38,774 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 DKJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 38,774 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 38,774 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 38,766 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 38,546 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 37,221 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 37,219 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 37,017 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 35,918 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 32,190 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 32,190 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear rear top box rack loose.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 30,662 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 30,662 miles

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

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

rear top box mounting insecure.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,942 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,378 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 23,378 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 20,804 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 20,804 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 17,823 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 17,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 14,660 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 14,660 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 10,271 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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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OU08 DKJ is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OU08 DKJ, 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 OU08 DKJ registered?

OU08 DKJ is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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