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BU08 HPE

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,138 mi
Last recorded18,138 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 HPE
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 18,138 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 17,670 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 17,411 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 16,933 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 16,334 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 16,334 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 16,160 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 15,584 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 15,091 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 14,848 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 14,647 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,220 miles

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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BU08 HPE is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU08 HPE, 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 BU08 HPE registered?

BU08 HPE is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is BU08 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 HPE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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