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SM61 VLV

2012 Triumph Rocket III

Blue Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,296 mi
Last recorded26,296 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Rocket III11,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 VLV
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 26,296 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 24,130 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 23,937 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 20,841 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 17,430 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 17,422 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 0.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 15,424 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 11,390 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 8,267 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 7,874 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 3,185 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 2,154 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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SM61 VLV is a 2012 Triumph Rocket III in Blue with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Rocket III models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 11,452 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 SM61 VLV, 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 14 years old, this Triumph Rocket III is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM61 VLV?

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What year was SM61 VLV registered?

SM61 VLV is a 2012 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is SM61 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 VLV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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