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FJ58 GYU

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

9,473 mi
Last recorded9,473 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ58 GYU
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 9,473 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 9,172 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 9,172 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 7,657 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 7,544 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 7,390 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 6,045 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 3,522 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 190 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 8,605 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 8,602 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 6,795 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2011 3,087 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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FJ58 GYU 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 FJ58 GYU, 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 FJ58 GYU registered?

FJ58 GYU is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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The MOT history for FJ58 GYU 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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