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LF05 BWO

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,949 mi
Last recorded17,949 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 BWO
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 17,949 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 17,902 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 17,501 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 17,223 miles

slightly small Reg plate but lettering correct size

Pass 18 Jun 2021 17,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 May 2021 17,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2020 17,008 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 16,722 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 16,365 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 15,931 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 15,931 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 15,351 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))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 14,938 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 14,355 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 13,399 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 11,806 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 9,247 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 7,981 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 6,927 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 6,831 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 5,623 miles

Nail in front tyre

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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LF05 BWO is a 2005 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 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 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 LF05 BWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF05 BWO registered?

LF05 BWO is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is LF05 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 BWO 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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