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YX59 VUA

2009 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,110 mi
Last recorded3,110 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Rocket III12,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 VUA
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 3,110 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2026 3,110 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 2,284 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 2,027 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 1,290 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 17,911 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 17,354 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 16,592 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 15,851 miles

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 14,681 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 14,681 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 10,521 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 7,305 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 7,278 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 4,094 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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YX59 VUA 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 80%.

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 YX59 VUA, 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 YX59 VUA registered?

YX59 VUA is a 2009 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 13 September 2009.

Is YX59 VUA safe to buy?

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