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W5 RKT

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Silver Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

257 mi
Last recorded257 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 RKT
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 257 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 192 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 192 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 91 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 51 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 36,577 miles

Front brake disc bobbins worn but not excessive

Fail 29 Apr 2021 36,542 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disk bobbins worn but not excessive.

Pass 21 May 2019 36,308 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 36,025 miles

number plate light inop

Pass 14 Oct 2016 35,965 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 35,965 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 35,697 miles

Front Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 34,837 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 34,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,579 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 30,471 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 29,733 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 25,737 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 25,737 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 15,022 miles

rear tyre is a car tyre

Pass 5 May 2009 3,015 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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W5 RKT is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Silver with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W5 RKT, 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 W5 RKT registered?

W5 RKT is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is W5 RKT safe to buy?

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