Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2010 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2010 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2010 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster reliable?

Based on MOT data from 116 vehicles, the 2010 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2010 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster (2010)

116 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.2% first-time pass rate

2010 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster

CarHunch analysed 116 real MOT records for the 2010 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2010 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 54%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which is a red flag for reliability. While dangerous defects are relatively rare at 9.5%, nearly half of these bikes fail their first test, suggesting owners should budget for remedial work before or shortly after purchase.

At just 13,500 miles median mileage, these are lightly-ridden machines, yet they're still accumulating an average of 0.54 failures and 1.9 advisories per test—pointing to age-related wear rather than heavy use as the culprit. If you're considering one, factor in immediate pre-purchase inspection by a Triumph specialist and expect to address minor issues like electrics, brakes, and corrosion before relying on it for regular riding.

We have limited data for the 2010 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

9.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.54

Over 6.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

13k

Middle half: 7k–20k

For context

These stats describe 116 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 116 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	113	92.1%	0.55

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

13,498

typical

7,231

low mileage

20,215

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster vehicles fall between 7,231 and 20,215 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,231 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 7,231–20,215 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadsters sit.

⚠ Over 27,290 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster — Still on the Road

Most 2010 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadsters are still being driven.

Strong survival — 43 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 80% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.54

Avg failures per vehicle

1.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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