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T26 RKT

2006 Triumph Rocket III

Grey Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

28,645 mi
Last recorded28,645 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Rocket III13,741 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 RKT
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 28,645 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 28,504 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 28,083 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 27,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 27,196 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 27,038 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 27,038 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 25,985 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 25,985 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 21,460 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 20,949 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 20,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

n/s/r exhaust mounting cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2015 19,729 miles

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

seat secure but has no catch

Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,281 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 18,556 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 17,074 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 17,074 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 15,638 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 15,638 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 14,390 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 12,935 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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T26 RKT is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III in Grey with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T26 RKT, 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 T26 RKT registered?

T26 RKT is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 5 May 2006.

Is T26 RKT safe to buy?

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