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SJ08 VOR

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,862 mi
Last recorded33,862 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 VOR
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 33,862 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 32,808 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 32,803 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 31,398 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 28,209 miles

Headlamp Masked

Fail 30 May 2023 28,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2022 26,277 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 26,277 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 25,020 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 21,236 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 21,236 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 20,777 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 14,410 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 14,206 miles

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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SJ08 VOR 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 SJ08 VOR, 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 SJ08 VOR registered?

SJ08 VOR is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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