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WJ59 NGY

2009 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,461 mi
Last recorded26,461 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Rocket III12,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 NGY
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 26,461 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 25,151 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 24,991 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 24,682 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 24,380 miles

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Pad area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Pad area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 24,138 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 23,522 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 22,763 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 22,225 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 22,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 21,960 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 20,637 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 18,611 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 18,611 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2012 15,469 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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WJ59 NGY is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III 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 III models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 12,362 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 WJ59 NGY, 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.

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What year was WJ59 NGY registered?

WJ59 NGY is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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