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R23 BKE

2010 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,835 mi
Last recorded30,835 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Triumph Rocket III12,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 BKE
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2026 30,835 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))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 30,314 miles

all lights masked off at time of test

Fail 26 Feb 2025 30,314 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

all lights masked off at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2024 28,719 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 27,067 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 25,833 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 25,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 24,814 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 24,807 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 24,640 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 23,687 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 21,230 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 20,882 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 19,403 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 17,550 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 14,280 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 12,131 miles

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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R23 BKE is a 2010 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Triumph Rocket III models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 12,393 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 R23 BKE, 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 16 years old, this Triumph Rocket III is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R23 BKE registered?

R23 BKE is a 2010 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 15 May 2010.

Is R23 BKE safe to buy?

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