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R23 XXL

2009 Triumph Rocket III

Blue Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,862 mi
Last recorded15,862 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Rocket III12,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 XXL
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 15,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 14,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2024 13,543 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2023 13,333 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 13,136 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 12,910 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 12,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil on near side front disc (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 12,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

marks around holes in rear brake disc

Fail 6 Jun 2020 12,575 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

marks around holes in rear brake disc

Pass 5 Jun 2018 10,659 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 10,639 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 10,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 8,710 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 5,090 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 3,554 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 1,062 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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R23 XXL is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III in Blue with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R23 XXL, 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 R23 XXL registered?

R23 XXL is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 3 October 2009.

Is R23 XXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 XXL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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