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VX56 GGA

2006 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,072 mi
Last recorded38,072 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Triumph Rocket III13,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 GGA
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 38,072 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 36,747 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 35,296 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 33,379 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 31,926 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 30,542 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 30,542 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 29,391 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 29,381 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 27,137 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 25,603 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,603 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,200 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 17,264 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 13,022 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 12,989 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

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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VX56 GGA is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VX56 GGA, 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.

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What year was VX56 GGA registered?

VX56 GGA is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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