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OU05 KFV

2005 Triumph Rocket 111

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,107 mi
Last recorded76,107 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket 11113,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 KFV
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 76,107 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Front suspension fork, dust seal corroded and insecure

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 75,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 73,974 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 72,115 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 72,100 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 70,230 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 67,934 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 67,934 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 66,321 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 66,304 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 62,781 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 62,781 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018
Fail 9 Mar 2018 59,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 54,614 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,893 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 48,893 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,824 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,312 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 34,312 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,817 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 24,249 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 18,434 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 9,890 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 8,467 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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OU05 KFV is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111 in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OU05 KFV, 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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What year was OU05 KFV registered?

OU05 KFV is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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