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BIG 717

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

382 mi
Last recorded382 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 717
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 382 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 4,355 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2012 3,831 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 May 2011 2,678 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 2,676 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Triumph Rocket III?

Based on 18,685 MOT tests across 1,561 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,561
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 76
reflector on motorcycle missing 73
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 63
Headlamp aim too low 47
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BIG 717 is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Rocket III models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 12,843 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 III fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BIG 717, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Rocket III typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Rocket III is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BIG 717 registered?

BIG 717 is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is BIG 717 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 717 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BIG 717 have outstanding finance?

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