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R111 ALK

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 ALK
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 999,999 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 999,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 999,999 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 21,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 20,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 6,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus disc rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plius disc rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 4,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 2,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus disc rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus disc rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 92,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn rivets worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn rivets worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 92,587 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn rivets worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn rivets worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 90,568 miles

Exhaust noisy borderline (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 87,845 miles

Exhaust noisy borderline (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength disc rivets (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength disc rivets (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 85,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

rear position lights small

Fail 8 Apr 2015 85,176 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

rear position lights small

Pass 9 Apr 2014 81,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

not able to check rear fluid level

Fail 9 Apr 2014 81,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

not able to check rear fluid level

Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,393 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,856 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,018 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 21,742 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,598 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 12,718 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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R111 ALK is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R111 ALK, 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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R111 ALK is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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