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VX08 MHF

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,095 mi
Last recorded24,095 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 24,095 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 24,078 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 24,078 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 23,973 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 22,063 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 21,275 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 18,501 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 11,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 7,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 6,954 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 6,923 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 6,871 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 6,798 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 6,488 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 5,168 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 MHF is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Black 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 VX08 MHF, 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 MHF registered?

VX08 MHF is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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The MOT history for VX08 MHF 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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