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NK05 OAD

2005 Triumph Rocket 111

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,271 mi
Last recorded27,271 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket 11113,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 OAD
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 27,271 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 27,265 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2024 22,273 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 22,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 16,810 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 13,445 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 13,010 miles

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

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

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

Front brake lever has travel but operating correctly on brake tester

Pass 24 Jul 2019 11,620 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 9,285 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 7,388 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 5,530 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 3,583 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 848 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 824 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 705 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 700 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 672 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 554 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 554 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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NK05 OAD is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111 in Black 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 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 NK05 OAD, 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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NK05 OAD is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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