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HF54 HSJ

2004 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,699 mi
Last recorded35,699 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Rocket III15,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 HSJ
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 35,699 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 35,681 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 34,890 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 34,605 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 33,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 33,404 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 30,515 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 30,515 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 29,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 29,076 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 25,868 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 25,868 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 25,043 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,456 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,183 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 23,007 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 22,342 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,652 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 15,976 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 13,044 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 7,935 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 7,762 miles

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

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

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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HF54 HSJ is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Rocket III models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 15,262 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 HF54 HSJ, 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 22 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 HF54 HSJ registered?

HF54 HSJ is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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The MOT history for HF54 HSJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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