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MR03 LFE

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,705 mi
Last recorded38,705 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR03 LFE
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 38,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 38,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 37,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 36,789 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 34,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 31,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 15,324 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 14,520 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 13,061 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 13,061 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 11,585 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 11,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 9,966 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 8,925 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 6,343 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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MR03 LFE is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MR03 LFE, 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 MR03 LFE registered?

MR03 LFE is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is MR03 LFE safe to buy?

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