Zontes ROCKETMAN
Real ownership data from 80 UK ROCKETMAN motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ROCKETMAN problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 11% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 7.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 6.6% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 6.6% |
| Suspension | major | 3.3% |
| Wheels | major | 3.3% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 3.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is other.
ROCKETMAN mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30 | 4,684 mi | 593 | 64.58% |
| 2020 | 27 | 3,970 mi | 356 | 69.23% |
| 2019 | 10 | 4,730 mi | 353 | 62.5% |
| 2018 | 13 | 8,661 mi | 2,081 | 75% |
ROCKETMAN questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Zontes ROCKETMAN?
Across 80 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (11% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.7% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (6.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Zontes ROCKETMAN?
The median Zontes ROCKETMAN in the UK has covered 4,631 miles, and typically rides about 432 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,118 and 6,863 miles.
Is the Zontes ROCKETMAN reliable?
68.03% of Zontes ROCKETMAN MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.57 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 80 Zontes ROCKETMAN motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.