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RT03 DAV

2008 Triumph Rocket 111

Maroon Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,027 mi
Last recorded31,027 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket 11114,113 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT03 DAV
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 31,027 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 29,973 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 29,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 29,778 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 29,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 28,381 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 28,319 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 28,319 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 27,945 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 26,271 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 24,780 miles

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

offside front brake caliper thread in poor condition

Fail 2 Aug 2014 24,780 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Wheel inadequatly repaired significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

offside front brake caliper thread in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2013 20,482 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

front brake slightly spongy

Pass 11 Jul 2012 17,730 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 17,730 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Rocket 111?

Based on 8,205 MOT tests across 649 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
843
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
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RT03 DAV is a 2008 Triumph Rocket 111 in Maroon with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Rocket 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 14,113 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 111 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RT03 DAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Rocket 111 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Rocket 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RT03 DAV registered?

RT03 DAV is a 2008 Triumph Rocket 111, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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