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R3 OET

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

23,569 mi
Last recorded23,569 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 23,569 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 23,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 23,265 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp not working on main beam (second source of light)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 23,212 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 23,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear slight corrosion on swing arm

Pass 16 Sep 2020 23,040 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 23,033 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 22,593 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 22,593 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working frontand rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 21,694 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 20,317 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 19,831 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 19,831 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2014 18,824 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 17,073 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 16,165 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,695 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,016 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 11,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 9,961 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 9,961 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 OET is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OET, 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 OET registered?

R3 OET is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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