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R111 TRG

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Blue Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2,209 mi
Last recorded2,209 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 TRG
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 2,209 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 2,202 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 2,198 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 1,918 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 1,918 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2016 1,901 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 1,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 1,769 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 1,517 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 1,394 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 1,394 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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 TRG is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Blue with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TRG, 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

How do I check the history of R111 TRG?

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What year was R111 TRG registered?

R111 TRG is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is R111 TRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 TRG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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