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VX58 MFZ

2008 Triumph Rocket Classic

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,785 mi
Last recorded34,785 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic13,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX58 MFZ
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket Classic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 34,785 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 34,777 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 34,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 33,937 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 33,429 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 32,300 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 28,321 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 28,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 23,148 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 17,314 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 17,311 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 14,962 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 14,334 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 13,698 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 9,640 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 6,679 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 4,467 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 4,467 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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VX58 MFZ 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 77.8%.

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 VX58 MFZ, 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 VX58 MFZ registered?

VX58 MFZ is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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