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VX08 NFK

2008 Triumph Rocket Classic

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,812 mi
Last recorded15,812 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic13,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 NFK
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket Classic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 15,812 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 15,611 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 15,090 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 14,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 14,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 13,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 13,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 13,399 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 12,989 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 12,989 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 12,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Slight rubbing noise when rear wheel rotated?

Fail 17 Apr 2014 12,088 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 12,088 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 10,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 10,732 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 9,485 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 8,932 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 8,932 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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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VX08 NFK is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX08 NFK, 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 VX08 NFK registered?

VX08 NFK is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is VX08 NFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 NFK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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