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PL54 FMP

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

30,706 mi
Last recorded30,706 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 FMP
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 30,706 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 30,763 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2024 28,766 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 28,187 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 27,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake lever travel more than standard!

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 27,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Leaking on to Left disc! (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake lever reserve travel less than normal.

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 26,741 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 25,329 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 24,090 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 23,245 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 21,592 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 20,971 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 20,167 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 17,725 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 17,725 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 16,459 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 15,319 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 15,319 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 13,481 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 11,747 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 11,747 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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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PL54 FMP is a 2005 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 76.2%.

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 PL54 FMP, 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 PL54 FMP registered?

PL54 FMP is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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