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KX08 OFZ

2008 Triumph Rocket Classic

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,133 mi
Last recorded31,133 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic13,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 OFZ
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket Classic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 31,133 miles

Cut in rear tyre, but not down to cords.

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap seal starting to split.

Offside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow from right hand lower silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Small engine oil leak.

Fail 26 Mar 2025 31,117 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high twin headlamp bracket bent causing 1 x low beam and 1 x high beam (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

oil leak from unknown source rear of engine area

Pass 8 Aug 2023 27,888 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 24,034 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 24,019 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking rear brake area (1.1.11 (b)) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 28 Sep 2021 20,767 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 20,767 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 20,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 16,570 miles

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyre on the limit

Pass 23 Jun 2011 14,693 miles

front tyre uneven wear on o/sedge ,close to limit in places

n/s headlight set slightly low

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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KX08 OFZ is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 13,670 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 KX08 OFZ, 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 18 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 KX08 OFZ registered?

KX08 OFZ is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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