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VX05 GCV

2005 Triumph Rocket 111

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

10,432 mi
Last recorded10,432 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket 11113,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 GCV
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 10,432 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 10,418 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 8,760 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 8,760 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level Topped up with brake fluid (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 6,948 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 3,838 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 3,446 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 2,112 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 1,461 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 101 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 29,569 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre getting close to wear limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 27,440 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 25,465 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 23,788 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 20,921 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,790 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 12,167 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 10,653 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 8,641 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 6,260 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 6,260 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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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VX05 GCV is a 2005 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 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Rocket 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 13,370 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX05 GCV, 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 21 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 VX05 GCV registered?

VX05 GCV is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is VX05 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 GCV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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