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VO59 SDZ

2009 Triumph Rocket Classic

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,409 mi
Last recorded15,409 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Rocket Classic14,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 SDZ
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket Classic
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 15,409 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 15,358 miles

Front 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))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 14,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 13,333 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 13,333 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 12,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 11,581 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 11,557 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2021 10,585 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 10,136 miles

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

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 9,528 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 9,225 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 9,165 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 7,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 5,080 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Rocket Classic?

Based on 2,549 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Headlamp aim too low 12
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
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VO59 SDZ is a 2009 Triumph Rocket Classic in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Rocket Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 14,321 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 Classic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO59 SDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Rocket Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Rocket Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VO59 SDZ registered?

VO59 SDZ is a 2009 Triumph Rocket Classic, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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