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YW57 HBF

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,757 mi
Last recorded30,757 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW57 HBF
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 30,757 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 24,600 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 14,680 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 13,160 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 10,332 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 10,332 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 10,325 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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YW57 HBF is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YW57 HBF, 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 YW57 HBF registered?

YW57 HBF is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is YW57 HBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW57 HBF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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