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GN09 KWJ

2009 Triumph Rocket III

Blue Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,848 mi
Last recorded17,848 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Rocket III12,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 KWJ
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 17,848 miles

Front tyre has small sidewall cracks

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

Rear Cut in tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 5 Apr 2025 17,717 miles

Rear Cut in tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 29 Mar 2025 17,684 miles

Nearside Front Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Cut in tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 16 Mar 2024 17,611 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 17,296 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 15,281 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 15,109 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 15,071 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 14,987 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 14,948 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 14,948 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 14,785 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 14,776 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 14,628 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 14,321 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 14,321 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 11,780 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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GN09 KWJ is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III in Blue with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GN09 KWJ, 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 GN09 KWJ registered?

GN09 KWJ is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 17 April 2009.

Is GN09 KWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN09 KWJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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