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GX04 SKZ

2004 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

17,936 mi
Last recorded17,936 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Rocket III15,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 SKZ
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 17,936 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 17,936 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 17,174 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 16,632 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 16,346 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 15,879 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 15,016 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 14,256 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 13,930 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 12,969 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 10,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 9,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 7,753 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 7,753 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 7,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 7,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 7,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 6,884 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 6,884 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 6,612 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 5,157 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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GX04 SKZ is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GX04 SKZ, 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 GX04 SKZ registered?

GX04 SKZ is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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