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R300 DFC

2005 Triumph Rocket 111

Brown Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

12,824 mi
Last recorded12,824 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket 11113,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 DFC
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 12,824 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 12,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 May 2023 12,751 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 12,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 12,603 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 12,122 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 11,556 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 11,165 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 9,436 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 8,791 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 8,450 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 8,261 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 6,982 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 6,957 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 7,005 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 4,443 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 939 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 885 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 885 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R300 DFC is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111 in Brown with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R300 DFC, 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 R300 DFC registered?

R300 DFC is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is R300 DFC safe to buy?

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