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OU08 FDD

2008 Triumph Rocket Classic

Blue Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,129 mi
Last recorded26,129 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic13,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 FDD
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket Classic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 26,129 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 24,068 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 22,916 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 22,568 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 21,926 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 18,531 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 16,988 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 13,245 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 13,245 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 11,013 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 11,000 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 10,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 6,428 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 6,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 5,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 5,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 5,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 5,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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OU08 FDD is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic in Blue with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OU08 FDD, 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 OU08 FDD registered?

OU08 FDD is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is OU08 FDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 FDD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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