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YX58 CUW

2008 Triumph Rocket Classic

Purple Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,706 mi
Last recorded53,706 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic13,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 CUW
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket Classic
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 53,706 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 53,706 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 53,408 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 52,401 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 51,013 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 50,795 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 50,795 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 49,807 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,658 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 48,658 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,004 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 44,182 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,997 miles

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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YX58 CUW is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic in Purple with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YX58 CUW, 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 YX58 CUW registered?

YX58 CUW is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YX58 CUW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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