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DX06 BLK

2006 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

21,745 mi
Last recorded21,745 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Rocket III13,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 BLK
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 21,745 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 20,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 20,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 20,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 20,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 20,471 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 20,289 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 20,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 20,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 19,804 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 19,786 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 19,209 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 16,450 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 14,399 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 10,252 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 7,094 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 5,377 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 4,100 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 4,040 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 3,661 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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DX06 BLK is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Rocket III models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 13,741 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 DX06 BLK, 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 20 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 DX06 BLK registered?

DX06 BLK is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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The MOT history for DX06 BLK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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