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HF05 EEJ

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,900 mi
Last recorded28,900 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 EEJ
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2025 28,900 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 28,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 28,073 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 24,779 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 22,907 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 22,423 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 21,090 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 19,990 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 19,179 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 17,921 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 16,256 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 14,810 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 13,350 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,697 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 11,097 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 8,550 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 4,437 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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HF05 EEJ is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HF05 EEJ, 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 HF05 EEJ registered?

HF05 EEJ is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is HF05 EEJ safe to buy?

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