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RT03 RKT

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,707 mi
Last recorded29,707 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT03 RKT
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 29,707 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 29,139 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 28,485 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 28,485 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 27,233 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 25,748 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 25,748 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 24,172 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 22,324 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 21,283 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 20,505 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 17,457 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,161 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 15,019 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 14,370 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 13,608 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 12,400 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 12,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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RT03 RKT is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RT03 RKT, 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 RT03 RKT registered?

RT03 RKT is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is RT03 RKT safe to buy?

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