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BX05 VKM

2005 Triumph Rocket 111

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

14,862 mi
Last recorded14,862 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket 11113,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 VKM
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 14,862 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 14,666 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 14,626 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 14,458 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 12,836 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 11,700 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 10,091 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 10,091 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 8,052 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 6,684 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 3,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 2,999 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 1,836 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 1,781 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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BX05 VKM is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111 in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX05 VKM, 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 BX05 VKM registered?

BX05 VKM is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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