Triumph Rocket 3 GT MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

7.1 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Triumph Rocket 3 GT tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement27.3%

   6 occurrences

2. 2.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning22.7%

   5 occurrences

3. 3.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements22.7%

   5 occurrences

4. 4.On a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is inadequate braking effort at a wheel22.7%

   5 occurrences

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements13.6%

   3 occurrences

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm9.1%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.5%

   1 occurrences

8. 8.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.5%

   1 occurrences

9. 9.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements4.5%

   1 occurrences

10. 10.Master cylinder defective but brake still operating4.5%

    1 occurrences

11. 11.Audible warning not working4.5%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.Brake performance unable to be tested4.5%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Triumph Rocket 3 GT tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.6%

   32 tests

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.2%

   18 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.0%

   17 tests

4. 4.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted2.3%

   13 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely0.5%

   3 tests

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.4%

   2 tests

7. 7.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements0.4%

   2 tests

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake0.4%

   2 tests

What gets tested

The Rocket 3 GT fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

7,759

Test classes

class 2: 569 · class 1: 1

Compare within the range

Other Triumph motorcycles

• Triumph Tiger91.2%
• Triumph Bonneville90.0%
• Triumph Speed Triple87.7%
• Triumph Sprint86.8% raw
• Triumph Street91.4% raw
• Triumph Street Triple87.8%
• All Triumph motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Triumph Rocket 3 GT?

93.7% unadjusted, from 570 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Triumph Rocket 3 GT fail its MOT on?

"Brake efficiency below minimum requirement" is recorded in 27.3% of failed Triumph Rocket 3 GT tests, followed by "A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" (22.7%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Triumph Rocket 3 GT usually have at its MOT?

7,759 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.