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R3 XGM

2006 Triumph Rocket III

Blue Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

29,044 mi
Last recorded29,044 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Triumph Rocket III13,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 29,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 20 May 2025 29,044 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 26,739 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 26,507 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 25,615 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 25,056 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 24,670 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 24,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 23,906 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 23,062 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 18,933 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 17,372 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 14,304 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 12,093 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 11,729 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 11,105 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 10,615 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 9,875 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 254,643 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 XGM is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III in Blue with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 XGM, 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 XGM registered?

R3 XGM is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 7 April 2006.

Is R3 XGM safe to buy?

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