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VX56 HHP

2006 Triumph Rocket III

Blue Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,826 mi
Last recorded21,826 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Triumph Rocket III13,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 HHP
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 21,826 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 21,721 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 20,928 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 20,682 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 20,304 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 19,463 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 19,463 miles

Offside Upper Exhaust mounting missing two bolts (7.1.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 19,275 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 19,275 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 18,806 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 17,246 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 17,188 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 15,610 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 14,634 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 12,384 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 10,323 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 7,902 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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VX56 HHP is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III in Blue with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HHP, 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 HHP registered?

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

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