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BD09 ALS

2009 Triumph Rocket Classic

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,259 mi
Last recorded29,259 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Rocket Classic14,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 ALS
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket Classic
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 29,259 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 27,480 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 26,806 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 25,607 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 23,832 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 23,418 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 23,418 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 23,274 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 21,895 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 19,579 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 19,579 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 18,339 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 14,148 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 12,462 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 11,628 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 11,628 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 10,841 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 10,347 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 9,824 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Rocket Classic?

Based on 2,549 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Headlamp aim too low 12
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
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BD09 ALS is a 2009 Triumph Rocket Classic in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Rocket Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 14,321 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 Rocket Classic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD09 ALS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Rocket Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Rocket Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD09 ALS registered?

BD09 ALS is a 2009 Triumph Rocket Classic, first registered on 5 May 2009.

Is BD09 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD09 ALS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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