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OU08 VZO

2008 Triumph Rocket Classic

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,029 mi
Last recorded20,029 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic13,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 VZO
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket Classic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 20,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 20,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 19,407 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 18,610 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 17,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 17,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 17,426 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 16,862 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 15,095 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 13,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 10,072 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 9,960 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 9,653 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 9,417 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 8,963 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 8,951 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 8,950 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 8,716 miles

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

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 VZO is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic in Black 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 VZO, 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 VZO registered?

OU08 VZO is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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