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YT59 VSU

2009 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,821 mi
Last recorded34,821 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Rocket III12,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 VSU
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 34,821 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 32,182 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 32,168 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 31,290 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 29,234 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 27,152 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 23,819 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 23,819 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2019 20,402 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 15,490 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 9,239 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 5,036 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 4,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 3,798 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 3,246 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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YT59 VSU 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 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT59 VSU, 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 YT59 VSU registered?

YT59 VSU is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is YT59 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT59 VSU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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