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B5 RKT

2004 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,440 mi
Last recorded38,440 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Rocket III15,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 RKT
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2025 38,440 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 30,236 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 28,277 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 23,993 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 19,285 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 18,740 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 18,144 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 16,646 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 16,047 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 15,821 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 15,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

nearside headlamp not working on dip and main beam

Fail 21 Feb 2014 15,599 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 12,418 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 11,451 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,563 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 9,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 9,234 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 8,299 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 7,003 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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B5 RKT is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Rocket III models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 15,262 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B5 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 22 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 B5 RKT registered?

B5 RKT is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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