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VU06 YVZ

2006 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

25,991 mi
Last recorded25,991 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Rocket III13,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 25,991 miles

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

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 21,382 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 21,306 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 18,048 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 18,004 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 17,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 17,312 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 16,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 16,781 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 15,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 14,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 14,777 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 12,640 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 11,205 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 10,920 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 10,584 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 8,647 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 6,136 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 YVZ is a 2006 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 94.4%.

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 YVZ, 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 YVZ registered?

VU06 YVZ is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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