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VX05 GFK

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

6,394 mi
Last recorded6,394 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 GFK
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 6,394 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 6,394 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 5,417 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 3,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 1,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 522 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 518 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 17,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 16,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 15,918 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 15,192 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 May 2016 14,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 13,928 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 12,702 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 11,778 miles

Rear brake slightly sticking.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 11,778 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear brake slightly sticking.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 11,296 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 11,296 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 10,504 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 9,758 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 8,634 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 7,275 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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VX05 GFK is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Rocket III models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 14,623 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 VX05 GFK, 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 21 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 VX05 GFK registered?

VX05 GFK is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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