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CU05 HEV

2005 Triumph Rocket 111

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

2,000 mi
Last recorded2,000 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket 11113,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 HEV
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 2,000 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 570 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022
Pass 2 Feb 2018 38,103 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 36,287 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 32,081 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 28,610 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 18,105 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 16,359 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 16,326 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,002 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 14,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,156 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 7,825 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 3,354 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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CU05 HEV is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111 in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CU05 HEV, 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 CU05 HEV registered?

CU05 HEV is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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