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HY08 BDX

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,467 mi
Last recorded17,467 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 BDX
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 17,467 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 16,982 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 16,267 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 15,346 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 13,712 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 13,712 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2015 9,379 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 9,361 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 9,277 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 8,761 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 8,008 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 7,339 miles

Nail in rear tyre

front tyre starting to get low.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 6,244 miles

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

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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HY08 BDX is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HY08 BDX, 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 HY08 BDX registered?

HY08 BDX is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is HY08 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 BDX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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