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T12 RKT

2012 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,546 mi
Last recorded18,546 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Rocket III11,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 RKT
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 18,546 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 17,459 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 14,840 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 14,429 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 14,429 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 11,344 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 11,250 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 11,250 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 11,194 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 10,981 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 10,515 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 10,515 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 10,509 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Upper Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

front brake hose retaining clip bolt missing

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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T12 RKT is a 2012 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T12 RKT, 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.

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What year was T12 RKT registered?

T12 RKT is a 2012 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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