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R3 RTK

2009 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

10,252 mi
Last recorded10,252 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Rocket III12,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 RTK
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 10,252 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 10,111 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 9,699 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 9,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 8,942 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 8,939 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 7,771 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 7,705 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 7,170 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 21,216 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 4,520 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted with baffle

Pass 12 Jul 2014 3,302 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 2,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 1,198 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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R3 RTK is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III in Red 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 R3 RTK, 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 R3 RTK registered?

R3 RTK is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is R3 RTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 RTK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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