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GN55 KLK

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

16,755 mi
Last recorded16,755 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 KLK
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 16,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 16,228 miles

Exhaust noisey

Pass 20 May 2024 15,581 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 15,581 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 May 2023 14,968 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 14,968 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 May 2022 14,401 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 14,401 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 13,570 miles

Exhaust noisey

Pass 16 May 2020 12,654 miles
Pass 18 May 2019

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 11,379 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 10,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Indicators flash quickly. But within minimum and maximum.requirement.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 9,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 8,978 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 8,176 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 7,065 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 6,725 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 5,104 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,696 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 20,574 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 13,824 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 13,780 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

rear tyre of motor car construction with flat profile which may affect steering and handling.

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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GN55 KLK is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GN55 KLK, 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.

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What year was GN55 KLK registered?

GN55 KLK is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is GN55 KLK safe to buy?

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