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R111 PEM

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Grey Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,455 mi
Last recorded37,455 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 PEM
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 37,455 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 35,088 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 33,215 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 33,074 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 32,942 miles

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All indicators (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 32,942 miles

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All indicators (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 35,287 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 32,550 miles

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

Stop lamp not working upon application (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 32,404 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 32,402 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 28,220 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 23,908 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 18,783 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 18,783 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 11,930 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 9,294 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 6,428 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 5,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 5,059 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 4,763 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 4,410 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 PEM is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Grey with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PEM, 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 PEM registered?

R111 PEM is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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