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HF05 EEV

2005 Triumph Rocket 111

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

18,284 mi
Last recorded18,284 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket 11113,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 EEV
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 18,284 miles

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

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

Oil leak from top of engine

Fail 13 May 2026 18,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Oil leak from top of engine

Pass 3 Jun 2024 16,898 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 16,842 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 60,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front nearside brake pad worn close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front low reserve travel on front brake lever

Pass 4 Apr 2022 58,586 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 57,364 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 56,732 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 53,939 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 53,928 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 51,142 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 51,131 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 47,474 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,764 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 43,744 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 34,065 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 29,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fog lights covered up at time of test.

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

One pinich bolt missing from front fork.

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 29,652 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fog lights covered up at time of test.

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

One pinich bolt missing from front fork.

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 23,612 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 18,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 11,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 12 Nov 2008 6,513 miles

Fuel tank dented

Instruments damaged

Radiator bent

Fail 11 Nov 2008 6,513 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank dented

Instruments damaged

Radiator bent

Pass 27 Feb 2008 5,913 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Rocket 111?

Based on 8,205 MOT tests across 649 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
843
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
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HF05 EEV is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111 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 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 13,370 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 111 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF05 EEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Rocket 111 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Rocket 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF05 EEV is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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