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MX08 LXD

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,007 mi
Last recorded29,007 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 LXD
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 29,007 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 28,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 26,008 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 23,625 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 21,345 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 19,086 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 16,152 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 13,888 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 13,487 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 12,475 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 12,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2015 10,532 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 8,889 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 4,972 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 4,282 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 3,759 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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MX08 LXD is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MX08 LXD, 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 MX08 LXD registered?

MX08 LXD is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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The MOT history for MX08 LXD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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