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VN61 GKZ

2012 Triumph Rocket 111 Touring

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,261 mi
Last recorded20,261 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Rocket 111 Touring11,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 GKZ
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111 Touring
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 20,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn unevenly more on offside. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 17,824 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 16,322 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 14,561 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 14,561 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 12,515 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 11,136 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 10,321 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 9,025 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 7,528 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 7,528 miles

Rear Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 5,947 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 4,334 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 3,074 miles

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

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

rear tyre deteriorated

unable to inspect fork seals

How Reliable is the Triumph Rocket 111 Touring?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

91.1%
Pass Rate
868
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 4
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 4
reflector on motorcycle missing 4
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VN61 GKZ is a 2012 Triumph Rocket 111 Touring in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Rocket 111 Touring models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 11,548 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 Touring fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN61 GKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Rocket 111 Touring typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Rocket 111 Touring is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN61 GKZ registered?

VN61 GKZ is a 2012 Triumph Rocket 111 Touring, first registered on 18 February 2012.

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