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CN55 BKY

2005 Triumph Rocket 111

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

18,511 mi
Last recorded18,511 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket 11113,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 BKY
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 18,511 miles

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

main beam warning lamp stays on

Pass 22 Jul 2023 17,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 17,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 15,233 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

no main beam tel tel

Pass 14 Jun 2021 15,186 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 15,186 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 15,165 miles

main beam light does not extinguish/tell tell

Fail 1 May 2020 15,165 miles

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

main beam light does not extinguish/tell tell

Pass 10 Aug 2018 14,850 miles

Tape on silencers

Fail 10 Aug 2018 14,847 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhausts taped

Fail 27 Jul 2018 14,829 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Exhausts taped

Pass 14 Jul 2017 14,485 miles

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

numberplate light inoperative

tape on exhausts

Fail 14 Jul 2017 14,485 miles

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

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

numberplate light inoperative

tape on exhausts

Pass 29 Jul 2016 13,644 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 12,870 miles

exhaust blowing

Fail 13 Jun 2015 12,812 miles

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

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

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

exhaust blowing

Pass 24 Feb 2014 11,651 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 11,480 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 10,952 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 10,579 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 10,087 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 8,686 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 8,686 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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CN55 BKY is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111 in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CN55 BKY, 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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CN55 BKY is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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