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S23 LTR

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,915 mi
Last recorded52,915 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 LTR
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2025 52,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 52,392 miles

front brake has long travel but works ok

Pass 13 Jun 2023 50,974 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 48,702 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 47,632 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 46,148 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 45,089 miles

front brake spongy but works ok

Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,277 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,116 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front brake slightly spongy

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,280 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,635 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 29,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 24,086 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 16,249 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 13,610 miles

front brake slightly spongy

front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 19 May 2009 9,091 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 7,619 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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S23 LTR is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Black 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 S23 LTR, 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 S23 LTR registered?

S23 LTR is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is S23 LTR safe to buy?

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