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R3 FFX

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,728 mi
Last recorded16,728 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 FFX
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 16,728 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 16,464 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 15,670 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 15,068 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 14,384 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 13,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

lights masked

Fail 18 Sep 2019 13,423 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 12,635 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 11,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 10,852 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 10,335 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 9,055 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 8,106 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 7,394 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 7,392 miles

Centre Front Upper Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2011 6,943 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 6,613 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 May 2009 5,933 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 5,095 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 FFX is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R3 FFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R3 FFX registered?

R3 FFX is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is R3 FFX safe to buy?

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