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R23 LTS

2004 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

36,598 mi
Last recorded36,598 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Rocket III15,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 LTS
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 36,598 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 32,003 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 30,061 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 29,498 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 29,491 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 28,532 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 28,532 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 28,314 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 28,314 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 May 2019 26,765 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 26,346 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 25,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2017 25,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 24,669 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 23,565 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,348 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 18,329 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 17,770 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 15,289 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 13,116 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 12,673 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 May 2008 9,384 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 5,547 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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R23 LTS is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R23 LTS, 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 R23 LTS registered?

R23 LTS is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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