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OU08 FZM

2008 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,954 mi
Last recorded38,954 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 FZM
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 38,954 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 38,698 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 38,246 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 38,027 miles

Central Front Brake hose slightly chafed Slight damage front ABS line (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Central Front fuel vent pipe block water seal in good condition

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure Rear light lens is held in place with a elastic bands but indicator is visible is also loose. (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Clip missing from rear foot rest

Pass 15 Jul 2022 37,698 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 37,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 37,508 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 37,437 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak LH front fork leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 37,126 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 36,851 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 36,598 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 35,946 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 35,701 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,420 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 28,382 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 22,097 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 19,083 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,088 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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OU08 FZM is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OU08 FZM, 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 FZM registered?

OU08 FZM is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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The MOT history for OU08 FZM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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