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OU08 DLX

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,220 mi
Last recorded63,220 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 DLX
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 63,220 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2025 63,199 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 62,410 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 62,203 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 61,810 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 61,484 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,010 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,636 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 59,247 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,830 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,537 miles

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,108 miles

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 50,108 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 44,435 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,513 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,565 miles

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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OU08 DLX is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OU08 DLX, 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 OU08 DLX registered?

OU08 DLX is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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