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EU09 HYM

2009 Triumph Rocket Classic

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,337 mi
Last recorded39,337 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Rocket Classic14,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU09 HYM
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket Classic
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 39,337 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 39,050 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 38,478 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 37,696 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 34,356 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 34,354 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front forks both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 31,913 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,003 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 28,394 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 28,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 27,719 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 27,719 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 27,399 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,437 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Rocket Classic?

Based on 2,549 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Headlamp aim too low 12
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
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EU09 HYM is a 2009 Triumph Rocket Classic 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 2009 Triumph Rocket Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 14,321 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 Classic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU09 HYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Rocket Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Rocket Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU09 HYM registered?

EU09 HYM is a 2009 Triumph Rocket Classic, first registered on 2 April 2009.

Is EU09 HYM safe to buy?

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