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DH02 OCT

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,358 mi
Last recorded36,358 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH02 OCT
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 36,358 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 36,097 miles

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 35,349 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 35,340 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel lever hits the hand grip when fully applied (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters to small incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 34,840 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 34,810 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 0.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2019 33,443 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.3mm l/l is 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 32,230 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 30,380 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 29,377 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 28,563 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 28,185 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 24,190 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 23,418 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 23,355 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 20,517 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 17,970 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 15,896 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

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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DH02 OCT is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DH02 OCT, 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.

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What year was DH02 OCT registered?

DH02 OCT is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is DH02 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH02 OCT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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