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VX04 VLJ

2004 Triumph Rocket 111

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

23,462 mi
Last recorded23,462 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Rocket 11115,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 VLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 23,462 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 22,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 22,757 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 22,757 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls switch wire not connected /loose PRS (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 22,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 22,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 22,092 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 21,020 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 20,182 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 20,068 miles

brake light perm on.

Pass 11 May 2018 18,719 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 18,091 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 17,824 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 17,735 miles

rear tyre near legal limit (2mm)

slight play in front brake disc bobbins

Fail 13 Apr 2015 17,735 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

rear tyre near legal limit (2mm)

slight play in front brake disc bobbins

Fail 9 Dec 2013 17,659 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 17,659 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 17,540 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 16,877 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 15,322 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 14,557 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Rocket 111?

Based on 8,205 MOT tests across 649 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
843
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
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VX04 VLJ is a 2004 Triumph Rocket 111 in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Rocket 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 15,028 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 111 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX04 VLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Rocket 111 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Triumph Rocket 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX04 VLJ registered?

VX04 VLJ is a 2004 Triumph Rocket 111, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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