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R111 BFT

2006 Triumph Rocket Classic

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,829 mi
Last recorded13,829 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Triumph Rocket Classic13,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 BFT
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket Classic
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 13,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 13,822 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 13,815 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 13,619 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 13,619 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 13,227 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 11,185 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 10,605 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 10,346 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 10,346 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 10,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 9,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 9,022 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 5,962 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 5,431 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 5,402 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Rocket Classic?

Based on 2,549 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Headlamp aim too low 12
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
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R111 BFT is a 2006 Triumph Rocket Classic in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Rocket Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 13,018 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 Classic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R111 BFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Rocket Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Triumph Rocket Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R111 BFT registered?

R111 BFT is a 2006 Triumph Rocket Classic, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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