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WA08 DLN

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,708 mi
Last recorded67,708 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 DLN
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 67,708 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 64,261 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 62,147 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 55,663 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 54,983 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 53,067 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 53,067 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 49,699 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded pads (3.1.5)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded pads (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,871 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 42,644 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,374 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,507 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 30,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,306 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 25,304 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,036 miles

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

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 DLN is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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