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BU05 ORA

2006 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,692 mi
Last recorded25,692 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Triumph Rocket III13,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ORA
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2019 25,692 miles

Nearside Front Sidecar structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Structure of sidecar mount broken (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 23,416 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 22,701 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 20,280 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 17,584 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 15,748 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2013 14,245 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,639 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 11,482 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 11,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 10,032 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2009 7,999 miles

Crack / slight leak in O/S exhaust collector box.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Triumph Rocket III?

Based on 18,685 MOT tests across 1,561 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,561
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 76
reflector on motorcycle missing 73
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 63
Headlamp aim too low 47
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BU05 ORA is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Rocket III models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 13,741 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Rocket III fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 ORA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Rocket III typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Triumph Rocket III is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU05 ORA registered?

BU05 ORA is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is BU05 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 ORA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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