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KE05 ELX

2005 Triumph Rocket 111

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

14,909 mi
Last recorded14,909 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket 11113,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 ELX
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 14,909 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 14,423 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 13,643 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 13,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 13,526 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 13,403 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 10,616 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 10,616 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 9,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2015 9,532 miles

Exhaust noisy after market system (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 9,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2011 9,438 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 7,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 5,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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KE05 ELX is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111 in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Rocket 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 13,370 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 KE05 ELX, 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 21 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 KE05 ELX registered?

KE05 ELX is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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