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VU57 KVH

2008 Triumph Rocket Classic

Blue Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

13,311 mi
Last recorded13,311 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic13,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 KVH
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket Classic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 13,311 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 13,271 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 12,809 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 11,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 11,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 11,481 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 11,305 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 11,116 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 10,911 miles

headlights slightly loose but secure at time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2017 9,241 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 8,952 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 8,946 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2015 7,991 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 6,199 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 6,199 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 5,255 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 4,982 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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VU57 KVH is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic in Blue with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 13,670 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 VU57 KVH, 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 18 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 VU57 KVH registered?

VU57 KVH is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is VU57 KVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU57 KVH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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