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EU08 SYH

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,919 mi
Last recorded13,919 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 SYH
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 13,919 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 11,939 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 11,863 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 11,743 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 10,778 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 3 May 2014 10,778 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 9,622 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 6,177 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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EU08 SYH is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EU08 SYH, 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 EU08 SYH registered?

EU08 SYH is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is EU08 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 SYH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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