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VX08 FUG

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

16,653 mi
Last recorded16,653 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 FUG
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 16,653 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 16,607 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 15,670 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 14,966 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 10,017 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 9,142 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 8,441 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 8,441 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 5,410 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 4,969 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 3,445 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 2,483 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 1,629 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 1,198 miles

Front Brake Starting To Bind

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 281 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 281 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 May 2012 10,850 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 10,845 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 9,411 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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VX08 FUG is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Black 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 VX08 FUG, 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 VX08 FUG registered?

VX08 FUG is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is VX08 FUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 FUG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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