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G8 DOY

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Grey Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

20,616 mi
Last recorded20,616 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 DOY
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 20,616 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 19,960 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 19,196 miles

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 18,796 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 18,795 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 17,268 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 16,470 miles

re new front and rear brake pads,,

Pass 18 Jun 2019 16,231 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 13,885 miles

wear rear tyre BORDERLINE

Pass 9 Jun 2017 11,484 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 10,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 7,159 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 7,159 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 5,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 4,932 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 4,014 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 4,014 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 3,079 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 1,003 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 1,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 970 miles

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

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

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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G8 DOY is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Grey with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G8 DOY, 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

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What year was G8 DOY registered?

G8 DOY is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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