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R3 BYK

2006 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

12,440 mi
Last recorded12,440 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Triumph Rocket III13,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 BYK
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 12,440 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 12,113 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 11,682 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 11,420 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 11,216 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 11,045 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 10,593 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 10,310 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 9,822 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 9,219 miles

rear tyre worn around centre of tread.

Pass 9 May 2013 8,855 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 8,855 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 8,571 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 7,822 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 6,732 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 6,102 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 BYK is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Rocket III models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 13,741 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 BYK, 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 20 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 BYK registered?

R3 BYK is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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The MOT history for R3 BYK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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