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VU06 HLX

2006 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,789 mi
Last recorded20,789 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Rocket III13,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 HLX
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 20,789 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 19,537 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 17,816 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 16,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both left and right discs-Carrier-Rotor. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On minimum limit of 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 15,705 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 15,554 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 15,468 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 15,245 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 14,610 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 13,818 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 12,905 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 11,996 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 11,269 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 10,671 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 9,582 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 8,410 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 6,776 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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VU06 HLX is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU06 HLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU06 HLX registered?

VU06 HLX is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 14 April 2006.

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