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MX05 VBV

2005 Triumph Rocket 111

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,708 mi
Last recorded27,708 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket 11113,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 VBV
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 27,708 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake disc bobbins slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear brake pads starting to get low (inside face) (1.1.13 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Footrest slightly loose O/S riders footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 27,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 27,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 26,877 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 25,905 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 25,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 25,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 23,602 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 20,917 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2017 18,881 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 18,881 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 18,078 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,601 miles

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

One high beam light is not working

The front tyre is worn very close to the legal limit

Pass 5 Apr 2014 17,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 16,997 miles

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

rear number plate light not working

Pass 8 Oct 2011 12,152 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 11,229 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 11,229 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 9,225 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 9,210 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 8,188 miles

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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MX05 VBV is a 2005 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 81%.

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 MX05 VBV, 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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MX05 VBV is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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