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VX57 AKU

2008 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,112 mi
Last recorded29,112 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 AKU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 29,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 28,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 27,393 miles

noisey exhaust

Pass 16 Mar 2021 26,614 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear No rear foot pegs

Rear pillion seat has an item strapped to it. couldn't fully inspect

Pass 14 Mar 2020 25,447 miles

Rear no rear foot pegs

Rear seat irem strapped to seat

Pass 23 Mar 2019 21,992 miles

Rear no pilan foot pegs

Rear noisy exhaust

Rear seat box strapped

Pass 15 Mar 2018 21,235 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 14,519 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 13,757 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 12,549 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 11,518 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 11,518 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 11,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 9,953 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 7,353 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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VX57 AKU is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VX57 AKU, 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 VX57 AKU registered?

VX57 AKU is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 10 February 2008.

Is VX57 AKU safe to buy?

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