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J21 TBE

2009 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,086 mi
Last recorded22,086 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Rocket III12,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 TBE
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 22,086 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 20,266 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 19,183 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 17,013 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 16,655 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 14,587 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 13,942 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 12,941 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 11,569 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 9,839 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 9,839 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 3,007 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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J21 TBE is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J21 TBE, 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 J21 TBE registered?

J21 TBE is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 2 July 2009.

Is J21 TBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 TBE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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