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DK05 FBO

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Brown Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 FBO
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 18,817 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 18,721 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 18,689 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 18,546 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 18,546 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 18,152 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 171,169 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 14,137 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 14,137 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 9,546 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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DK05 FBO is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Brown with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK05 FBO, 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 DK05 FBO registered?

DK05 FBO is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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