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XX54 KEV

2008 Triumph Rocket Classic

Multi-colour Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

20,867 mi
Last recorded20,867 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic13,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX54 KEV
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket Classic
Year2008
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 20,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 20,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 20,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 20,033 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 19,450 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 18,978 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 18,141 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 16,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 14,567 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 12,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 9,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 6,709 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 4,611 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 4,611 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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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XX54 KEV is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic in Multi-colour with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 13,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XX54 KEV, 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 18 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 XX54 KEV registered?

XX54 KEV is a 2008 Triumph Rocket Classic, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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