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OU08 GBE

2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,323 mi
Last recorded44,323 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 105018,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 GBE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint ST 1050
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 44,323 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 41,505 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 38,002 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 36,545 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 34,798 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 34,772 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 30,480 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 30,270 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 30,270 miles

Stop lamp not working FRONT SWITCH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 28,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 26,313 miles

Brake fluid level getting low.

Slight notch felt when rear brake applied.?

Pass 27 Jun 2015 22,405 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 14,199 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 8,474 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 5,373 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 3,543 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint ST 1050?

Based on 5,190 MOT tests across 503 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,058
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
503
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 11
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OU08 GBE is a 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 18,293 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU08 GBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was OU08 GBE registered?

OU08 GBE is a 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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