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B16 VJW

2012 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,723 mi
Last recorded3,723 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Triumph Rocket III11,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 VJW
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 3,723 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 3,595 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 2,977 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 2,809 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 2,768 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 2,596 miles

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

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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B16 VJW is a 2012 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Rocket III models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 11,452 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 B16 VJW, 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 14 years old, this Triumph Rocket III is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B16 VJW registered?

B16 VJW is a 2012 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is B16 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 VJW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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