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GX05 FRD

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Grey Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

30,808 mi
Last recorded30,808 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 FRD
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 30,808 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 27,414 miles

All position flashers flashing fast

Pass 13 Jun 2023 27,266 miles

Offside Front Upper No reserve travel front brake leaver

Pass 11 Jun 2022 25,118 miles

Offside Front Upper Front brake leaver no reserve travel

Upper All indicators flashing fast

Pass 2 Apr 2021 26,144 miles

Upper Flasher flashing fast

Pass 27 Jun 2019 25,487 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 24,724 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust slightley noisy

Pass 4 May 2017 22,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 22,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2016 21,989 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 20,430 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 17,928 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 17,928 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 16,890 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 14,246 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 10,475 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 6,107 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 5,338 miles

rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 13 May 2008 3,890 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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GX05 FRD is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Grey with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GX05 FRD, 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 GX05 FRD registered?

GX05 FRD is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is GX05 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 FRD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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