TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 R
Pass rate over time
The ROCKET 3 R's first-time pass rate has risen 4.4 points since 2023, 90.5% to 94.9%.
What fails on a ROCKET 3 R
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
17 | 43.6 | 0.3× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
10 | 25.6 | 0.6× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
4 | 10.3 | 2.1× |
| tyres |
|
4 | 10.3 | 0.5× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
2 | 5.1 | 1.3× |
| suspension |
|
2 | 5.1 | 0.3× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the ROCKET 3 R beats 2 of its 2 closest rivals (TRIUMPH ROCKET III, TRIUMPH ROCKET 111).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the ROCKET 3 R.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2020 (94.2% pass). Weakest: 2022 (91.9%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 R FAQ
Is the TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 R reliable?
The TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 R is more reliable than average for its class: 94.0% of its 822 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #172 of 5426 models.
What does a ROCKET 3 R fail its MOT on most?
brakes — 44% of all defects recorded against failed ROCKET 3 R tests.
What is the best year of ROCKET 3 R to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2020-registered examples do best (94.2%) and 2022 worst (91.9%). Condition and history still trump the year.