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MV04 KBJ

2004 Triumph Rocket 111

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,757 mi
Last recorded37,757 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Rocket 11115,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 KBJ
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 37,757 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 37,743 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2025 37,109 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 36,821 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 36,711 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 36,711 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 36,400 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 36,181 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 35,850 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 34,602 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 34,602 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 32,917 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 32,272 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 32,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 29,538 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 26,427 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 25,435 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 24,043 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 24,043 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

right hand rear footrest seized in up position

Fail 2 Feb 2012 22,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 22,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 19,681 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 19,611 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2009 14,890 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 8,639 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 8,639 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Rocket 111?

Based on 8,205 MOT tests across 649 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
843
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
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MV04 KBJ is a 2004 Triumph Rocket 111 in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Rocket 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 15,028 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 111 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV04 KBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Rocket 111 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Triumph Rocket 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV04 KBJ is a 2004 Triumph Rocket 111, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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