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NK05 JAU

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,706 mi
Last recorded33,706 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 JAU
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 33,706 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 33,443 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 32,909 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 32,066 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 27,627 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 27,624 miles

Direction indicator not working left hand side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 25,670 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 23,451 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 23,443 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 19,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 13,617 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 13,220 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 12,778 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 11,501 miles

Amber headlamp covers fitted

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 11,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Amber headlamp covers fitted

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 9,304 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 9,219 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 7,796 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 6,878 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 5,683 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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NK05 JAU is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NK05 JAU, 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 NK05 JAU registered?

NK05 JAU is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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