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SN08 HLC

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,433 mi
Last recorded30,433 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 HLC
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 30,433 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 27,885 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 26,658 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 25,613 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 19,630 miles

Offside Front fork seal slight leak

Pass 3 Jun 2017 19,199 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 18,495 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 18,495 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 16,973 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 15,546 miles

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 15,546 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 14,810 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 14,810 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 14,148 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 12,354 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 12,346 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (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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SN08 HLC is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SN08 HLC, 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 SN08 HLC registered?

SN08 HLC is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is SN08 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN08 HLC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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