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WA08 MYR

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,832 mi
Last recorded36,832 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 36,832 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 35,914 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 35,054 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 3,393 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 35,155 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 30,264 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

rear tyre is perished

Pass 29 Jun 2019 28,586 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,898 miles

Front front tyre has foreign object in tread face. Bolt or piece of metal

Pass 1 Jun 2017 21,248 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 21,002 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 21,002 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,691 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 19,550 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Oil leak

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 19,550 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 16,879 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 13,046 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 5,415 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 5,415 miles

Rear Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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 MYR is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III 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 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 MYR, 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 MYR registered?

WA08 MYR is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is WA08 MYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA08 MYR 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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