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R3 XAD

2006 Triumph Rocket III

Blue Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,502 mi
Last recorded21,502 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Rocket III13,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 XAD
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 21,502 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 19,838 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 18,201 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 16,815 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 16,538 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 14,823 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 14,802 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 14,567 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 14,524 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 14,297 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,192 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 13,949 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 13,588 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 13,032 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 12,617 miles

all position lights come on with headlamps

centre stop lamp not working

parking brake has small amount of reserve travel

rear brake pedal has small amount of reserve travel

Fail 1 Dec 2010 12,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all position lights come on with headlamps

centre rear position light not working

centre stop lamp not working

rear brake pedal has small amount of reserve travel

Pass 28 Jan 2009 12,177 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 12,172 miles

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

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 XAD is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III in Blue with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XAD, 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 XAD registered?

R3 XAD is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 April 2006.

Is R3 XAD safe to buy?

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