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SM09 WMY

2009 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,074 mi
Last recorded26,074 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Rocket III12,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 WMY
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 26,074 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 25,739 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 25,078 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 24,393 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 23,472 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 23,283 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 23,278 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 21,961 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 20,246 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 17,922 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 1,656 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 13,712 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 13,687 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 13,109 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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SM09 WMY 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 SM09 WMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM09 WMY registered?

SM09 WMY is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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