CarVerify

Free Car Check

OU04 MPE

2004 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,818 mi
Last recorded45,818 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Rocket III15,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 MPE
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 45,818 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 45,757 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 45,757 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls fuse (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 45,328 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 45,015 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 42,580 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 42,436 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 40,540 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,367 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 33,538 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 24,518 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 24,518 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 23,736 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 19,153 miles

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

both front discs bobbins worn

Pass 6 Apr 2013 15,053 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 14,103 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 12,496 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 12,496 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 10,227 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 8,896 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 6,917 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
Full Triumph Rocket III reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OU04 MPE is a 2004 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 2004 Triumph Rocket III models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 15,262 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 OU04 MPE, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Rocket III is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU04 MPE?

You can check the full history of OU04 MPE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OU04 MPE registered?

OU04 MPE is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 7 July 2004.

Is OU04 MPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU04 MPE 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.

Does OU04 MPE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OU04 MPE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.