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GD59 XKM

2009 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,283 mi
Last recorded16,283 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Rocket III12,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD59 XKM
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 16,283 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 18,457 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 12,255 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 11,409 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 11,218 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 11,218 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right kick up to right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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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GD59 XKM is a 2009 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 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 GD59 XKM, 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 GD59 XKM registered?

GD59 XKM is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is GD59 XKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD59 XKM 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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