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GK04 DWJ

2004 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,447 mi
Last recorded27,447 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Rocket III15,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 DWJ
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 27,447 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 27,392 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 27,049 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 24,781 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 24,781 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 22,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 18,120 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 17,765 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 16,732 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 16,675 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 16,499 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 14,615 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 10,412 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 10,410 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 10,406 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 10,402 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 9,983 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 9,372 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 8,507 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 8,507 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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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GK04 DWJ is a 2004 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 90%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Rocket III models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 15,262 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK04 DWJ, 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 22 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 GK04 DWJ registered?

GK04 DWJ is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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