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R111 DGS

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

31,668 mi
Last recorded31,668 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 DGS
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 31,668 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 30,523 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 30,018 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 29,934 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 29,934 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 29,651 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 29,458 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 636,902 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 23,053 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 17,189 miles

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

Headlights poor beam pattern

Pass 21 Apr 2016 14,735 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 14,578 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 14,436 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 14,283 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 12,860 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 11,631 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 7,594 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 6,767 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 5,354 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 DGS is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DGS, 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 R111 DGS registered?

R111 DGS is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is R111 DGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 DGS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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