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HX05 VFS

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

7,583 mi
Last recorded7,583 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VFS
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 7,583 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 6,592 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 6,240 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 5,446 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 5,308 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 5,223 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 5,104 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 4,956 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 4,822 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 4,567 miles

offside headlamp aim set on lower limit .

Pass 5 Jul 2012 4,460 miles

slight uneven wear in front and rear tyre treads .

Fail 5 Jul 2012 4,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

slight uneven wear in front and rear tyre treads .

Fail 2 Jul 2011 4,269 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 4,269 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 3,927 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 3,413 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 2,851 miles

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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HX05 VFS is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Rocket III models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 14,623 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 HX05 VFS, 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 21 years old, this Triumph Rocket III is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX05 VFS registered?

HX05 VFS is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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