Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 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 2013 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 2013 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 2013 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster reliable?

Based on MOT data from 146 vehicles, the 2013 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.6%, 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 2013 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 (2013)

146 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.6% first-time pass rate

2013 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster

CarHunch analysed 146 real MOT records for the 2013 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 2013 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster is just slightly more reliable than the UK average, with an 81.2% first-time pass rate compared to 80%, and only 12.3% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects—a reasonable safety record for a leisure bike of this age. The median mileage of just 11,838 miles suggests these are lightly-used machines, typical of weekend cruisers, which supports their solid reliability baseline.

With an average of 2.7 advisories per test, you can expect routine wear items to crop up, but at only 0.64 failures per vehicle on average, serious structural or mechanical issues are uncommon. Before purchasing one, run a full service history check and have a Triumph specialist inspect the electrics and fuel system, as these tend to be the weak points on ageing cruisers of this generation.

We have limited data for the 2013 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

92.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

12.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.64

Over 7.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

12k

Middle half: 8k–18k

For context

These stats describe 146 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 146 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 12.3% 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%)	142	92.4%	0.66

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 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.

11,838

typical

7,744

low mileage

17,575

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster vehicles fall between 7,744 and 17,575 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,744 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.

✓ 7,744–17,575 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadsters sit.

⚠ Over 23,726 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster — Still on the Road

Most 2013 Triumph Rocket 111 Roadsters are still being driven.

90 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 73% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* 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

7.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.64

Avg failures per vehicle

2.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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