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YN05 CBX

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

7,865 mi
Last recorded7,865 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 CBX
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 7,865 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 7,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 7,789 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 7,717 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 7,659 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 7,598 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 7,471 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 7,302 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 6,918 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 6,904 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 5,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 5,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 5,868 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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YN05 CBX is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YN05 CBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN05 CBX registered?

YN05 CBX is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is YN05 CBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 CBX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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