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KE04 VXK

2004 Triumph Rocket 111

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,741 mi
Last recorded77,741 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Rocket 11115,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 VXK
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 77,741 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 77,379 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 77,379 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 77,329 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 75,879 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 75,198 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 74,178 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 71,823 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 66,710 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 66,680 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 63,156 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,191 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,624 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)

front disc bobbins starting to wear

Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,200 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 45,099 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 45,099 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,838 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 35,602 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 31,051 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 28,954 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 23,329 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Rocket 111?

Based on 8,205 MOT tests across 649 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
843
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
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KE04 VXK is a 2004 Triumph Rocket 111 in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Rocket 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 15,028 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 111 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE04 VXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Rocket 111 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Triumph Rocket 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KE04 VXK registered?

KE04 VXK is a 2004 Triumph Rocket 111, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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