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AY05 HBO

2005 Triumph Rocket 111

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,192 mi
Last recorded33,192 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket 11113,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 HBO
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 33,192 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 32,645 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 31,520 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 30,474 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 28,702 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 27,581 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 27,581 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 26,114 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 24,575 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm near frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 23,403 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 21,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,645 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 18,713 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 16,986 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 16,167 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 21 May 2011 14,498 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 12,331 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 10,295 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 10,295 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 8,675 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 8,675 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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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AY05 HBO is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111 in Red 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 AY05 HBO, 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.

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What year was AY05 HBO registered?

AY05 HBO is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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