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GX55 FRJ

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

983 mi
Last recorded983 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 FRJ
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 983 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 248 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 18,606 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 17,665 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 16,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 15,787 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 13,993 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 13,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 11,987 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 10,828 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 8,612 miles

Rear nail in tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2015 8,612 miles

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

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

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

Rear nail in tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2014 6,332 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 6,332 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 4,764 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 4,053 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 4,053 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 1,395 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 1,395 miles

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

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 31,941 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 31,941 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 25,813 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 25,813 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 15,851 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,851 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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GX55 FRJ is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GX55 FRJ, 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 GX55 FRJ registered?

GX55 FRJ is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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