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GN09 ONG

2009 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,788 mi
Last recorded17,788 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Rocket III12,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 ONG
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 17,788 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 17,513 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 16,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 16,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 14,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 16 Oct 2020 14,100 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 12,555 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 12,479 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 12,397 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 12,125 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 11,604 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 9,849 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 9,849 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2012 71,233 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 71,233 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 ONG is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ONG, 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 ONG registered?

GN09 ONG is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 July 2009.

Is GN09 ONG safe to buy?

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