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R3 OEO

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Orange Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

17,720 mi
Last recorded17,720 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 OEO
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 17,720 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 17,230 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 16,835 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 14,362 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 14,230 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 14,103 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 13,821 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 13,098 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 12,483 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 10,961 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 10,319 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 8,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 6,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 4,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 3,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 2,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 2,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 2,334 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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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R3 OEO is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Orange with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R3 OEO, 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 R3 OEO registered?

R3 OEO is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is R3 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 OEO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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