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SM09 DNE

2009 Triumph Rocket Classic

Blue Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

15,872 mi
Last recorded15,872 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Triumph Rocket Classic14,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 DNE
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket Classic
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 15,872 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 15,669 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 15,669 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 15,330 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 14,447 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 13,347 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 12,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 11,116 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 10,520 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2015 10,070 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 9,712 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 8,849 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 7,359 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))

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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SM09 DNE is a 2009 Triumph Rocket Classic in Blue with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Rocket Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 14,321 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM09 DNE, 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 17 years old, this Triumph Rocket Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM09 DNE registered?

SM09 DNE is a 2009 Triumph Rocket Classic, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is SM09 DNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 DNE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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