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V50 PVS

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

7,854 mi
Last recorded7,854 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 PVS
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 7,854 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 7,563 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 7,563 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 7,126 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 6,310 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 5,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 5,177 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 3,074 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 2,685 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 2,345 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 2,042 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 4 miles

speedo changed

Pass 19 Feb 2013 10,437 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 7,818 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 6,795 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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V50 PVS is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V50 PVS, 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 V50 PVS registered?

V50 PVS is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is V50 PVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V50 PVS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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