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R3 MCY

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,724 mi
Last recorded26,724 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 MCY
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 26,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 26,238 miles

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

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 4 Aug 2023 25,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 24,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 24,325 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 23,916 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 23,636 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 22,553 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 21,517 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 20,816 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,099 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 19,288 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 18,448 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,866 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,050 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 14,840 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 12,101 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,858 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 MCY is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 MCY, 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 R3 MCY registered?

R3 MCY is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is R3 MCY safe to buy?

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