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R111 VJR

2008 Triumph Rocket Classic

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,288 mi
Last recorded26,288 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic13,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 VJR
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket Classic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2025 26,288 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 26,259 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 25,888 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 25,382 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 22,545 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 20,942 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 20,745 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 18,760 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 16,745 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 12,892 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2014 8,268 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 7,826 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 6,852 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 6,030 miles

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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R111 VJR is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R111 VJR, 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 R111 VJR registered?

R111 VJR is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is R111 VJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 VJR shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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