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KO08 EGD

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Blue Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,590 mi
Last recorded1,590 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 EGD
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 1,590 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 1,529 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 1,529 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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KO08 EGD is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Blue with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KO08 EGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KO08 EGD registered?

KO08 EGD is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 2 August 2008.

Is KO08 EGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO08 EGD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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