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SS09 ENG

2009 Triumph Rocket Classic

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,933 mi
Last recorded24,933 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Rocket Classic14,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS09 ENG
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket Classic
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 24,933 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2024 24,309 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (Rear master cylinder steel brake pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 24,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (Rear outer pad worn beyond 1mm) (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (Rear master cylinder steel brake pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 23,803 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 21,280 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 18,968 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 17,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 13,622 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 13,622 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 8,534 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 7,655 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 7,428 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 5,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 3,053 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 2,438 miles

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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SS09 ENG is a 2009 Triumph Rocket Classic in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SS09 ENG, 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 SS09 ENG registered?

SS09 ENG is a 2009 Triumph Rocket Classic, first registered on 9 July 2009.

Is SS09 ENG safe to buy?

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