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YN08 JHX

2008 Triumph Rocket Classic

Blue Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

12,667 mi
Last recorded12,667 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic13,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 JHX
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket Classic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 12,667 miles

Front Tyre perished and cracked

Rear Tyre perished and cracked

Fail 14 Aug 2025 12,641 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre perished and cracked

Rear Tyre perished and cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2024 12,530 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 12,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 12,394 miles

Front Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 12,118 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 12,118 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 12,056 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 12,048 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 11,885 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 11,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 11,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake mounts worn.

Fail 30 Jul 2016 11,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake mounts worn.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 11,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 11,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 10,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 10,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 9,848 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 9,844 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Rocket Classic?

Based on 2,549 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Headlamp aim too low 12
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
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YN08 JHX is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic in Blue with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 13,670 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 Classic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN08 JHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Rocket Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Rocket Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN08 JHX registered?

YN08 JHX is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YN08 JHX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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