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MX55 SBU

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

36,472 mi
Last recorded36,472 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 SBU
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 36,472 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 36,472 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 33,732 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 31,720 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 28,217 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 26,433 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 21,901 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 21,768 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 21,575 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 21,566 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 20,983 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 20,983 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 20,496 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 19,804 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 18,071 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 16,437 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 11,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 11,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 4,380 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 3,881 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 3,877 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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MX55 SBU is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MX55 SBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MX55 SBU?

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What year was MX55 SBU registered?

MX55 SBU is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is MX55 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX55 SBU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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