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J123 RKT

2004 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,802 mi
Last recorded48,802 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Rocket III15,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 RKT
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 48,802 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 48,802 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 47,250 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 46,001 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 46,001 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 44,604 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 42,349 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 41,238 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 38,473 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 38,465 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 36,793 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 34,861 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 34,202 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,154 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 32,154 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,283 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 25,223 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 19,454 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,477 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 14,477 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 10,869 miles

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

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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J123 RKT is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J123 RKT, 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.

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What year was J123 RKT registered?

J123 RKT is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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