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RK08 DYF

2008 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,621 mi
Last recorded58,621 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 DYF
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 58,621 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 58,510 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 58,510 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2023 58,044 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension linkage bearings have slight up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 57,670 miles

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension linkage bearings have slight up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 56,675 miles

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

Rear suspension linkage bearings siezed - suspension siezed solid / not operating

Pass 19 Jun 2020 55,820 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 51,015 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,978 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 45,302 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,707 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 39,603 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

indictor/mirror insecure (prs)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 28,378 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 28,378 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 20,430 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 17,683 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 14,354 miles

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

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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RK08 DYF is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Blue 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 RK08 DYF, 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 RK08 DYF registered?

RK08 DYF is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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