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EF12 XMG

2012 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,234 mi
Last recorded15,234 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Rocket III11,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 XMG
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 15,234 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Jun 2025 15,234 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2024 12,713 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 11,158 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 8,079 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 7,244 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 7,172 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 7,172 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 6,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 3,447 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 3,217 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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EF12 XMG is a 2012 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EF12 XMG, 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 EF12 XMG registered?

EF12 XMG is a 2012 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 4 August 2012.

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