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R3 XKX

2005 Triumph Rocket 111

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket 11113,370 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 XKX
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023

front brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Jun 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 May 2022

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working rear brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Apr 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2021

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 11,354 miles

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

front brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 31 May 2018 10,809 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 10,809 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 10,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 9,601 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 9,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 8,819 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 5,366 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 3,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 3,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Triumph Rocket 111?

Based on 8,205 MOT tests across 649 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
843
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
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R3 XKX is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111 in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Rocket 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 13,370 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 111 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R3 XKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Rocket 111 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Rocket 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R3 XKX registered?

R3 XKX is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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