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YN08 GPU

2008 Triumph Rocket 111

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,321 mi
Last recorded28,321 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket 11114,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 GPU
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 28,321 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 26,630 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 26,297 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 26,297 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 26,065 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 25,055 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 23,824 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 21,962 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 18,202 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 15,276 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 24,575 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 8,886 miles

Split pin missing from right front brake caliper pad pin

Pass 29 Jul 2014 7,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 7,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 7,204 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 7,016 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 6,000 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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YN08 GPU 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 88.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YN08 GPU, 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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YN08 GPU is a 2008 Triumph Rocket 111, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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