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S666 AKE

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

15,721 mi
Last recorded15,721 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 AKE
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 15,721 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 15,607 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 15,572 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 15,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 14,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020 14,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2020 14,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 13,058 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 12,934 miles

front tyre starting to crack

Pass 20 Oct 2015 12,737 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 11,894 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 11,894 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 11,441 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 9,814 miles

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 9,814 miles

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 6,700 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 6,360 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 5,964 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 5,377 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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S666 AKE is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S666 AKE, 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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S666 AKE is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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