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KU59 VKN

2009 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

19,376 mi
Last recorded19,376 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Rocket III12,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 VKN
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 19,376 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 16,613 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 15,760 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 14,336 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 14,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 14,107 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 13,197 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 12,379 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 10,829 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 9,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 8,020 miles

Rear tyre very close to limit

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2015 7,160 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 3,972 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 3,941 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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KU59 VKN is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KU59 VKN, 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 KU59 VKN registered?

KU59 VKN is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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