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R23 PTB

2005 Triumph Rocket 111

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,876 mi
Last recorded25,876 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket 11113,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 PTB
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 25,876 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 25,493 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 25,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 25,436 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 24,535 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 23,097 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 20,900 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 18,381 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 14,627 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 14,520 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 13,390 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 9,657 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 8,719 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 7,384 miles

front tyre below 1.6mm in places

headlamp aim may need slight adjustment

Pass 7 May 2011 6,836 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 6,805 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 6,396 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 5,046 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Rocket 111?

Based on 8,205 MOT tests across 649 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
843
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
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R23 PTB is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111 in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Rocket 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 13,370 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Rocket 111 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R23 PTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Rocket 111 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Rocket 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R23 PTB registered?

R23 PTB is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is R23 PTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 PTB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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