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OY12 LBU

2012 Triumph Rocket 111 Touring

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,268 mi
Last recorded70,268 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Rocket 111 Touring11,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 LBU
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111 Touring
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 70,268 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Inner pads (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

Pass 6 Jun 2024 66,310 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Bottom, rear area of engine (1.1.11 (c))

Pillion backrest slightly loose

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 66,310 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Bottom, rear area of engine (1.1.11 (c))

Pillion backrest slightly loose

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 61,922 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 58,924 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 57,053 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 54,200 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 54,200 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 46,881 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 39,904 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 31,221 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 31,221 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 21,538 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 21,331 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 12,004 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Rocket 111 Touring?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

91.1%
Pass Rate
868
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 4
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 4
reflector on motorcycle missing 4
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OY12 LBU is a 2012 Triumph Rocket 111 Touring in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Rocket 111 Touring models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 11,548 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 111 Touring fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY12 LBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Rocket 111 Touring typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Rocket 111 Touring is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OY12 LBU is a 2012 Triumph Rocket 111 Touring, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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