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CU05 KTV

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,095 mi
Last recorded13,095 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 KTV
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 13,095 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 13,038 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 12,849 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 11,914 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 11,812 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 11,689 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 11,407 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 11,069 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 10,332 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 9,874 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 9,874 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2012 8,303 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 7,098 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 2,156 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Jul 2009

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 697 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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CU05 KTV is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Rocket III models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 14,623 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 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 CU05 KTV, 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 21 years old, this Triumph Rocket III is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU05 KTV registered?

CU05 KTV is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is CU05 KTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 KTV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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