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T3 DXL

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Blue Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,508 mi
Last recorded20,508 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 DXL
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 20,508 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 20,427 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 20,372 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 20,259 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 20,141 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 19,917 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 19,613 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 19,016 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 18,502 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 17,947 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 17,947 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 15,004 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 13,522 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 12,594 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 10,146 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 10,146 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 10,118 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 10,113 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 9,539 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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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T3 DXL is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Blue with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T3 DXL, 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 T3 DXL registered?

T3 DXL is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is T3 DXL safe to buy?

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