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OU57 FDL

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

25,129 mi
Last recorded25,129 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 FDL
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 25,129 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 24,983 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 24,982 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2022 24,905 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 24,811 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 24,131 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 24,102 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2017 23,812 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 23,427 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,300 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 20,465 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 20,465 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,064 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 11,340 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 3 Feb 2011 7,074 miles

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

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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OU57 FDL is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OU57 FDL, 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 OU57 FDL registered?

OU57 FDL is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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