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WA08 RVR

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

22,299 mi
Last recorded22,299 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 22,299 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 21,134 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 20,484 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 20,470 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 20,210 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 20,011 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 19,525 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake pipe (3.1.5)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 19,525 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired Incorrect bulbs, not bright enough to put a beam pattern on beam tester sufficiently (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Offside Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake pipe (3.1.5)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,958 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front disc rivets slightly worn

N/S Mirror loose

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear caliper slightly corroded

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Registration Illumination light not working

Luggage is insecure and fouling exhaust

Fail 13 Jul 2015 18,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front disc rivets slightly worn

N/S Mirror loose

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear caliper slightly corroded

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Registration Illumination light not working

Luggage is insecure and fouling exhaust

Pass 8 Jul 2014 18,292 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 18,292 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 17,252 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 17,252 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 16,200 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 16,200 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,214 miles

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

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

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

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 RVR 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 70.6%.

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 RVR, 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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What year was WA08 RVR registered?

WA08 RVR is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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