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EU08 XXS

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 30,277 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 27,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 26,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 26,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 25,704 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 21,392 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 20,386 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 17,454 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 14,497 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 7,927 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 7,464 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 6,413 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 XXS is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EU08 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

EU08 XXS is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is EU08 XXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 XXS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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