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HX05 DSY

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,400 mi
Last recorded25,400 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 DSY
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 25,400 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 25,233 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 24,998 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 24,409 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 24,106 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 23,952 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 23,612 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 23,230 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 23,230 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 22,858 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 21,626 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 20,671 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 18,998 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 16,806 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 16,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2012 13,942 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 8,270 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 2,118 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 2,025 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 1,866 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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HX05 DSY is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX05 DSY, 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 HX05 DSY registered?

HX05 DSY is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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