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RK08 DYA

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,022 mi
Last recorded14,022 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 DYA
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 14,022 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 13,370 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 13,236 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2018 12,607 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 12,607 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 11,594 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 10,860 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 8,451 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 8,324 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 8,153 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 7,561 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 7,561 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 6,738 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 6,738 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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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RK08 DYA is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RK08 DYA, 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 RK08 DYA registered?

RK08 DYA is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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