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DE04 YDH

2004 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,723 mi
Last recorded49,723 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Rocket III15,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 YDH
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 49,723 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 49,425 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 49,065 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 47,959 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 47,837 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 47,124 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 46,643 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 44,214 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 41,584 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 38,839 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 36,771 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 35,242 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 33,029 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 32,269 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,719 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 28,729 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,757 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 26,757 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,358 miles

front brakes binding slightley

Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,067 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 22,067 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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DE04 YDH is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DE04 YDH, 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 DE04 YDH registered?

DE04 YDH is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 2 August 2004.

Is DE04 YDH safe to buy?

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