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WA08 TAV

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Blue Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

18,281 mi
Last recorded18,281 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 TAV
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 18,281 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre getting low to center 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 16,872 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 16,864 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 15,273 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 11,731 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 8,200 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 4,897 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 4,897 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 2,943 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 9,314 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 9,313 miles

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

Number plate light not working

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 9,110 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016
Fail 11 Feb 2016

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

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 7,397 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 6,859 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 6,859 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 6,550 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 6,550 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 5,859 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 5,859 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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 TAV is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Blue with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

WA08 TAV is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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The MOT history for WA08 TAV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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