Triumph Rocket 111 Touring Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Triumph Rocket 111 Touring reliable? We analysed 1,762 real MOT tests across 181 vehicles to find out.
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The Triumph Rocket 111 Touring is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and shock absorber has an excessively worn bush. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Triumph Rocket 111 Touring.
Triumph Rocket 111 Touring Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Triumph Rocket 111 Touring. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Triumph Rocket 111 Touring MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Triumph Rocket 111 Touring to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Triumph Rocket 111 Touring Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Triumph Rocket 111 Touring fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Triumph Rocket 111 Touring Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Triumph Rocket 111 Touring models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Triumph Rocket 111 Touring Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Triumph Rocket 111 Touring owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Triumph Rocket 111 Touring MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Triumph Rocket 111 Touring year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 219 | 93.6% | 5,628 | 8,551 | 13,150 |
| 2012 | 236 | 91.1% | 7,470 | 11,548 | 21,270 |
| 2011 | 390 | 92.6% | 7,859 | 12,052 | 20,515 |
| 2010 | 585 | 90.3% | 7,073 | 12,179 | 20,055 |
| 2009 | 297 | 88.6% | 6,583 | 14,401 | 23,227 |
How Long Does a Triumph Rocket 111 Touring Last?
Based on 181 Triumph Rocket 111 Touring vehicles on UK roads.
Triumph Rocket 111 Touring Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Triumph Rocket 111 Touring MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Triumph Rocket 111 Touring
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.6% MOT pass rate from 219 tests
88.6% MOT pass rate from 297 tests
The best year to buy a used Triumph Rocket 111 Touring is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.6% across 219 tests. The 2009 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Triumph Rocket 111 Touring Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Rocket 111 Touring THIS CAR | 91.1% | 1,762 | 11,875 mi | 17 yrs |
| Triumph Bonneville | 90.1% | 235,206 | 7,823 mi | 53 yrs |
| Triumph Tiger | 90.6% | 196,853 | 17,026 mi | 32 yrs |
| Triumph Sprint | 87.3% | 158,613 | 21,242 mi | 33 yrs |
| Honda XL 125 V-7 | 79.2% | 3,112 | 17,264 mi | 19 yrs |
Compared to the Triumph Bonneville (90.1% pass rate) and the Triumph Tiger (90.6% pass rate), the Triumph Rocket 111 Touring outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Triumph Rocket 111 Touring has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.1% across 1,762 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Triumph Rocket 111 Touring are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (18 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (8), and shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (4). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Triumph Rocket 111 Touring with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Triumph Rocket 111 Touring owner drives around 868 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Triumph Rocket 111 Touring models stay on UK roads for around 17 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.