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R3 CBX

2006 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,130 mi
Last recorded43,130 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Triumph Rocket III13,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 43,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 42,535 miles

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,416 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,970 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 31,979 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 31,979 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 31,708 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,708 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,672 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 28,604 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,604 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,132 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 15,999 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 CBX is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R3 CBX, 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 CBX registered?

R3 CBX is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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