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WX09 CMY

2009 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,421 mi
Last recorded27,421 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Triumph Rocket III12,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX09 CMY
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 27,421 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm rusting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 27,421 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank insecure bolt missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2023 26,606 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 25,868 miles

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

seat torn

Fail 5 Jul 2022 25,868 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

seat torn

Pass 1 Jul 2021 24,153 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 24,153 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 23,543 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 23,543 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 22,193 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 22,193 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected pivot siezed (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working with front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level front brake (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 20,486 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 18,257 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 18,257 miles

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls bars hitting tank traping hands (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 14,291 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 14,290 miles

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 11,856 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 9,181 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 9,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel has a missing wheel bolt(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2012 6,642 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 6,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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WX09 CMY is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WX09 CMY, 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 WX09 CMY registered?

WX09 CMY is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 4 April 2009.

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