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HW06 KJY

2006 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,456 mi
Last recorded16,456 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Rocket III13,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 KJY
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 16,456 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 16,152 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 15,785 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 15,440 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 15,433 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 14,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 14,424 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 14,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 13,342 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 12,210 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 11,056 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 9,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 9,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 9,101 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 8,013 miles

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

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Oct 2012 6,842 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 6,776 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 6,344 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 4,823 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 3,667 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 3,667 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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HW06 KJY is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Rocket III models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 13,741 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 HW06 KJY, 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 20 years old, this Triumph Rocket III is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HW06 KJY?

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What year was HW06 KJY registered?

HW06 KJY is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 12 August 2006.

Is HW06 KJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW06 KJY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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