The MTS Systems Corporation (the "Company") 2008 Annual Report to Shareholders sent to shareholders on or about December 19, 2008 (excluding the Company's 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K which is enclosed with the Annual Report to Shareholders and was separately filed with the Commission on November 25, 2008) is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.                           Description of Exhibit


99.1           The Company's 2008 Annual Report to Shareholders (excluding the
               Company's 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K) furnished pursuant to Item
               7.01 of this Form 8-K.