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DX05 CBY

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,116 mi
Last recorded19,116 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 CBY
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 19,116 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 19,102 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 18,582 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 18,568 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 18,568 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 18,558 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 18,412 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 18,412 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 18,083 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 17,185 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 16,758 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 15,753 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 13,824 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,274 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 12,281 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 9,521 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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DX05 CBY 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 87.5%.

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 DX05 CBY, 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

How do I check the history of DX05 CBY?

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What year was DX05 CBY registered?

DX05 CBY is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is DX05 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 CBY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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