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R3 BYC

2004 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,482 mi
Last recorded37,482 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Rocket III15,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 BYC
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 37,482 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 36,679 miles

Front Tyre has light cracking to side wall but not excessive

Fail 26 Apr 2024 36,679 miles

Front Tyre has light cracking to side wall but not excessive

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 36,111 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 35,265 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 34,517 miles

Rear tyre cuts

front brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Mar 2020 33,980 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 32,867 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 30,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 30,515 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 27,695 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 20,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 16,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 12,454 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 8,428 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 5,004 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 4,352 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 2,969 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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R3 BYC is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Rocket III models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 15,262 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R3 BYC, 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 22 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 R3 BYC registered?

R3 BYC is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 14 June 2004.

Is R3 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 BYC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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