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M3 LVW

2004 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,677 mi
Last recorded3,677 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Rocket III15,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 LVW
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 3,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 3,507 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 2,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 24 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 45,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 45,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 42,829 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles fitted at time of test (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 42,829 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles fitted at time of test (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 41,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 38,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 38,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,862 miles

Offside Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength Rear Pads Low (3.2.A1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,547 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 29,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 26,418 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011
Fail 27 Aug 2011 22,242 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 19,402 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,820 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 12,279 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 8,358 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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M3 LVW is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Rocket III models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 15,262 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 M3 LVW, 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 22 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 M3 LVW registered?

M3 LVW is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 19 June 2004.

Is M3 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 LVW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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