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BL58 OPT

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,595 mi
Last recorded7,595 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL58 OPT
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 7,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 5,921 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 5,189 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 4,695 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 4,462 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 3,980 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 1,752 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 1,752 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 1,735 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 996 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 996 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 8 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014

Both front and rear tyres have significant cracking both on and within treaded areas. Advise replacing both tyres.

Fail 30 May 2014 3,263 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Both front and rear tyres have significant cracking both on and within the treaded area's. Advise replacing both.

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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BL58 OPT is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL58 OPT, 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.

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What year was BL58 OPT registered?

BL58 OPT is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is BL58 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL58 OPT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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