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R111 JHJ

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Brown Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,567 mi
Last recorded38,567 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 JHJ
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 38,567 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 37,900 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 37,467 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 36,401 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 35,301 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 34,094 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 32,577 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 28,571 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 26,408 miles

front brake lever travel

Fail 22 Jun 2016 26,272 miles

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

front brake lever travel

Pass 24 Jun 2015 22,687 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 19,458 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 17,132 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 17,132 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 13,646 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 12,899 miles

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

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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R111 JHJ is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Brown with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R111 JHJ, 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.

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What year was R111 JHJ registered?

R111 JHJ is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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