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R23 OOS

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 OOS
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026
Pass 10 Jun 2025 27,153 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 27,153 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 26,582 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 26,419 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 25,394 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 23,409 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 21,518 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 19,858 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 17,847 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 15,858 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 15,824 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 14,788 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 14,788 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 12,814 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 11,293 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 9,150 miles

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

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 OOS is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R23 OOS, 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 R23 OOS registered?

R23 OOS is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is R23 OOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 OOS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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