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VX54 WGJ

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Grey Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

15,593 mi
Last recorded15,593 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 WGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 15,593 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 15,593 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 14,967 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 14,394 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 12,575 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2014 12,575 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 12,568 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2010 8,856 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 8,813 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2009 8,813 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 6,915 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 6,915 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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VX54 WGJ is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Grey with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VX54 WGJ, 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 VX54 WGJ registered?

VX54 WGJ is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for VX54 WGJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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