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DX58 BKA

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,195 mi
Last recorded52,195 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX58 BKA
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 52,195 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 52,195 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2024 51,226 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 49,665 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 49,664 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2021 48,107 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 46,786 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,645 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 42,330 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,166 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 30,529 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 23,187 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 18,682 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 11,086 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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DX58 BKA 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 85.7%.

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 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 DX58 BKA, 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

How do I check the history of DX58 BKA?

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What year was DX58 BKA registered?

DX58 BKA is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is DX58 BKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX58 BKA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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