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Y33 ROC

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Blue Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,942 mi
Last recorded8,942 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 ROC
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 8,942 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 8,939 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 8,921 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 8,639 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 8,639 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements numberplate too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 8,432 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 8,403 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 8,242 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 7,998 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 6,739 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 6,058 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 4,299 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 4,062 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 3,678 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 2,464 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 965 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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Y33 ROC is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Blue with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y33 ROC, 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 Y33 ROC registered?

Y33 ROC is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is Y33 ROC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y33 ROC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y33 ROC have outstanding finance?

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