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R30 CET

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,560 mi
Last recorded9,560 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 CET
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 9,560 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 9,540 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 6,106 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 5,629 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 5,629 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 5,627 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 5,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 5,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 5,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 4,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 4,163 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 3,468 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 1,775 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,732 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 15,559 miles

front pads wearing close to legal

loud pipes

rear pads wearing close to legal

Fail 15 Apr 2011 15,500 miles

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

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

front pads wearing close to legal

loud pipes

rear pads wearing close to legal

Pass 9 Apr 2010 12,525 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 12,525 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 11,271 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,961 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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R30 CET is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R30 CET, 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 R30 CET registered?

R30 CET is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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