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NJ05 BFN

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,217 mi
Last recorded26,217 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 BFN
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 26,217 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 26,216 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 25,115 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 23,387 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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NJ05 BFN is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ05 BFN, 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

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What year was NJ05 BFN registered?

NJ05 BFN is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is NJ05 BFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ05 BFN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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