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R111 NRG

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

16,028 mi
Last recorded16,028 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 16,028 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 14,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 13,718 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 12,264 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 12,264 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 10,500 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 8,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 7,332 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 7,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 4,592 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 586 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 30,360 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 30,096 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 30,096 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,435 miles

Rear brake pads worn

front brake pads worn low

Fail 24 Mar 2014 28,032 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,032 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 27,090 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,257 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 26,257 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,980 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 19,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 17,792 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 13,916 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 NRG is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R111 NRG, 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 NRG registered?

R111 NRG is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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