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HF05 MPZ

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Grey Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,791 mi
Last recorded32,791 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 MPZ
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 32,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (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 11 Nov 2025 32,791 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (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 18 Nov 2024 31,862 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 8 Nov 2023 31,410 miles

front tyre fitted correctly but wheel fitted in backwards

Fail 8 Nov 2023 31,410 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front tyre fitted correctly but wheel fitted in backwards

Pass 11 Oct 2022 30,778 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 30,422 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 30,382 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 29,547 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 28,422 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 28,029 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 27,772 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn floating rivets (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 27,120 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 23,111 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 17,890 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 17,890 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 14,691 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 13,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 10,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 7,391 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 MPZ is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Grey with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MPZ, 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 MPZ registered?

HF05 MPZ is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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