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GK04 DYT

2004 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,608 mi
Last recorded16,608 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Rocket III15,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 DYT
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 16,608 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 16,323 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 16,116 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 15,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 14,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyre worn uneven

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 14,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyre worn uneven

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 14,789 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 14,782 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose leaking Short hose at master cylinder (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust slightly loose Mounting rubber dislodged (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy None standard fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Smaller than standard (0.1 (b))

Slight oil leak from cam cover

Pass 9 Oct 2018 12,665 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 9,564 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 6,300 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 5,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 5,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 5,967 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 5,012 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 4,942 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 4,556 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 4,032 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 3,202 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 1,582 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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GK04 DYT is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 GK04 DYT, 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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GK04 DYT is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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