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YN08 GNU

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Yellow Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,013 mi
Last recorded20,013 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 GNU
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 20,013 miles

front tyre showing approx 1.5mm tread in places

Pass 21 Jun 2025 19,460 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 18,782 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 18,395 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 17,811 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 17,336 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 16,927 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 16,240 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 15,541 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 15,534 miles

Rear Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 14,144 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 13,539 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 11,792 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 11,792 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 10,670 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 10,171 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 9,009 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 7,601 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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YN08 GNU is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Yellow with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YN08 GNU, 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 YN08 GNU registered?

YN08 GNU is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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