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LX55 BUJ

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

15,227 mi
Last recorded15,227 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 BUJ
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 15,227 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 14,718 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 14,718 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 13,727 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 11,049 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 8,575 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 8,166 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 7,030 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 5,627 miles

1.front brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Dec 2015 3,079 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 1,417 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 922 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 119 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 17,794 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 14,492 miles

exhaust niosey.

nearside front crash bar broken at mounting.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 14,492 miles

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

exhaust niosey.

nearside front crash bar broken at mounting.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 11,802 miles

exhaust noisey.

Fail 2 Feb 2010 11,802 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

exhaust noisey.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 7,438 miles

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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LX55 BUJ 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 LX55 BUJ, 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 LX55 BUJ registered?

LX55 BUJ is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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