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WIG 1053

2008 Triumph Rocket 111

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,368 mi
Last recorded27,368 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket 11114,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIG 1053
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 27,368 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 26,694 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 24,096 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 21,079 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 17,320 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 16,605 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 15,548 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 14,274 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 14,251 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 14,019 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 13,761 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 13,687 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 13,553 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 13,470 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 12,270 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 8,115 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 5,549 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Rocket 111?

Based on 8,205 MOT tests across 649 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
843
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
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WIG 1053 is a 2008 Triumph Rocket 111 in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Rocket 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 14,113 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Rocket 111 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WIG 1053, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Rocket 111 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Rocket 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WIG 1053 registered?

WIG 1053 is a 2008 Triumph Rocket 111, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is WIG 1053 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIG 1053 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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