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R14 TDT

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,680 mi
Last recorded35,680 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 TDT
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 35,680 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 35,680 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 31,020 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 31,020 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 May 2024 26,144 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 26,144 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 19,926 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 17,048 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 15,255 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 13,565 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 13,281 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 10,640 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 9,275 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 8,584 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 7,630 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 7,630 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 4,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 4,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R14 TDT is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R14 TDT, 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 R14 TDT registered?

R14 TDT is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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