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N16 BAX

2008 Triumph Rocket Classic

Silver Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,451 mi
Last recorded17,451 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic13,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 BAX
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket Classic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 17,451 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 17,418 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 16,673 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 16,539 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 15,936 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 15,513 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 14,808 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 14,278 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 13,957 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 13,941 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 13,621 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 12,565 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 12,565 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 10,891 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 9,272 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 8,712 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 7,690 miles

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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N16 BAX is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic in Silver with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N16 BAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N16 BAX registered?

N16 BAX is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is N16 BAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 BAX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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