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WA08 AEV

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,983 mi
Last recorded33,983 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 AEV
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 33,983 miles

Rear brake low reserve travel

Pass 8 May 2025 33,733 miles

Rear brake low reserve travel

Pass 9 May 2024 33,050 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 30,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 27,677 miles

nearside outer cv gaiter perished

Fail 22 Nov 2021 27,658 miles

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

nearside outer cv gaiter perished

Pass 5 Nov 2020 25,534 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 25,499 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 25,361 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 24,395 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 24,247 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 23,810 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 21,753 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 20,916 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,551 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,323 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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WA08 AEV is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WA08 AEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA08 AEV registered?

WA08 AEV is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is WA08 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA08 AEV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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