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LX05 JUU

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,657 mi
Last recorded20,657 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 JUU
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 20,657 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 20,086 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 19,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 1,948 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 17,599 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 17,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 13,735 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 30,976 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 23,107 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 23,107 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 19,628 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 18,667 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 18,667 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 17,020 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 14,893 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 14,188 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,500 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 13,131 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 11,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside 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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LX05 JUU is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LX05 JUU, 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 LX05 JUU registered?

LX05 JUU is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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