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VX08 NFU

2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,171 mi
Last recorded30,171 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 105018,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 NFU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint ST 1050
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 30,171 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 27,198 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 23,636 miles

Nearside Lower Oil leak left hand side of engine

Pass 24 Jan 2023 19,623 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 19,623 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 15,742 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 13,671 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 13,232 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 12,304 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 11,720 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 11,155 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 10,328 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 10,328 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 9,489 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 30 May 2014 9,489 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 8,149 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 6,362 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 4,837 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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VX08 NFU is a 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX08 NFU, 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 VX08 NFU registered?

VX08 NFU is a 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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