Triumph Rocket
MotorcycleFrom 657 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, stop lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 12 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 4 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 3 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 2 |
| audible warning not working | 2 |
| forks or fork yoke fractured, insecure, excessively deformed or excessively corroded | 1 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 1 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 93% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2015 | 91.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps |
| 2014 | 88.6% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, forks or fork yoke fractured, insecure, excessively deformed or excessively corroded |
Typical mileage
Half of all Rockets tested had between 8,734 and 21,203 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 13,578 median miles, the Rocket has 0.063 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Triumph models
| Triumph Bonneville | 90.9% |
| Triumph Tiger | 91.6% |
| Triumph Sprint | 87.1% |
| Triumph Daytona | 85.9% |
| Triumph Speed Triple | 88.7% |
Common questions
What is the Triumph Rocket MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Rocket has a 91.5% MOT pass rate based on 657 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Rocket?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Rocket is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Rocket at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Rocket is 13,578 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,734 and 21,203 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.