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RX08 BUF

2008 Triumph Rocket 111

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,609 mi
Last recorded9,609 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket 11114,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 BUF
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 9,609 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 9,147 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 8,369 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 7,418 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 7,259 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 7,136 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 7,136 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 6,990 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 6,857 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 6,857 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 6,275 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 6,275 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 6,012 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 5,147 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 5,147 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 4,779 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 4,257 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 3,159 miles

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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RX08 BUF is a 2008 Triumph Rocket 111 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 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 RX08 BUF, 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 RX08 BUF registered?

RX08 BUF is a 2008 Triumph Rocket 111, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is RX08 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 BUF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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