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GX06 OSE

2006 Triumph Rocket Classic

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

13,717 mi
Last recorded13,717 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Rocket Classic13,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 OSE
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket Classic
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 13,717 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 13,410 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 12,602 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 12,602 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 12,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 10,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 9,516 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 9,499 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 9,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 9,310 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 9,302 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 9,153 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 8,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 8,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 8,209 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 8,132 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 8,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2011 7,659 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 6,531 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 6,531 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2009 6,523 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Rocket Classic?

Based on 2,549 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Headlamp aim too low 12
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
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GX06 OSE is a 2006 Triumph Rocket Classic in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Rocket Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 13,018 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 Classic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX06 OSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GX06 OSE is a 2006 Triumph Rocket Classic, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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