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R111 BFG

2004 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

18,121 mi
Last recorded18,121 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Rocket III15,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 BFG
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 18,121 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 16,877 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 9,423 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 1,945 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 22,710 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 22,302 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 21,288 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 21,031 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 21,009 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 20,791 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 20,604 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,270 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 20,014 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 19,583 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2012 19,008 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 17,427 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 15,050 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 15,050 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 May 2009 11,065 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 10,398 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 6,804 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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R111 BFG 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 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R111 BFG, 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.

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What year was R111 BFG registered?

R111 BFG is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is R111 BFG safe to buy?

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