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BX09 NKS

2009 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

14,378 mi
Last recorded14,378 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Rocket III12,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX09 NKS
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 14,378 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 14,351 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 14,131 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 13,630 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 13,101 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 12,936 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 12,936 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 12,501 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 11,557 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 10,846 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 10,846 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 10,732 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 10,081 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 9,570 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 9,151 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 7,816 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 6,873 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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BX09 NKS is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III 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 2009 Triumph Rocket III models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 12,362 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 BX09 NKS, 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 17 years old, this Triumph Rocket III is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BX09 NKS registered?

BX09 NKS is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is BX09 NKS safe to buy?

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