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KY59 YRJ

2009 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,436 mi
Last recorded35,436 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Rocket III12,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 YRJ
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 35,436 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 34,144 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 33,079 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 33,073 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 31,667 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 29,442 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 27,105 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 21,240 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 21,240 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 18,225 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 18,225 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2016 18,037 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 16,767 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 15,146 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 12,760 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 8,354 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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KY59 YRJ is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KY59 YRJ, 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 KY59 YRJ registered?

KY59 YRJ is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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