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WA08 MMU

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,220 mi
Last recorded16,220 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 16,220 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 16,220 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 15,168 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 11,613 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 8,815 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 7,196 miles

Exhaust noisy not standard system (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 5,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 3,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 2,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 125 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))

Fail 25 Mar 2017 93 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 16,423 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 16,423 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 13,921 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 11,221 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 8,976 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 6,422 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 MMU is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MMU, 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 MMU registered?

WA08 MMU is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is WA08 MMU safe to buy?

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