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R111 BHP

2008 Triumph Rocket Classic

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,852 mi
Last recorded31,852 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic13,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 BHP
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket Classic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 31,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 31,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 31,002 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 28,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 28,908 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 27,900 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 27,900 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 26,507 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 25,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 25,594 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside 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 8 Jun 2012 22,422 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 20,465 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Rocket Classic?

Based on 2,549 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Headlamp aim too low 12
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
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R111 BHP is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 13,670 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 Classic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R111 BHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Rocket Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Rocket Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R111 BHP is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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