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YS09 SKE

2009 Triumph Rocket III

Blue Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

7,851 mi
Last recorded7,851 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Rocket III12,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 SKE
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 7,851 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 7,178 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 6,409 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 5,498 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 5,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 5,035 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 5,035 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 4,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 4,040 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 4,040 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 2,515 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 1,231 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 1,199 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 1,190 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 1,172 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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YS09 SKE is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III in Blue 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 YS09 SKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS09 SKE registered?

YS09 SKE is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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The MOT history for YS09 SKE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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