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WX05 ZGL

2005 Triumph Rocket 111

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,499 mi
Last recorded28,499 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket 11113,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 ZGL
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 28,499 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 28,270 miles

Offside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Collector Box Cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 26,537 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2022 25,592 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 24,861 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 24,408 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 24,405 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 23,907 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 23,907 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 21,958 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 20,321 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,618 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 18,183 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 16,085 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 16,085 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2013 14,943 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 13,097 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 11,646 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 10,006 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 8,595 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 7,408 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Rocket 111?

Based on 8,205 MOT tests across 649 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
843
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
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WX05 ZGL is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111 in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Rocket 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 13,370 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 111 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX05 ZGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Rocket 111 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Rocket 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX05 ZGL registered?

WX05 ZGL is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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