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VNZ 6549

2005 Triumph Rocket 111

Orange Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,056 mi
Last recorded17,056 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket 11113,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNZ 6549
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket 111
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 17,056 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 16,747 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 16,580 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 16,186 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 16,186 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 16,053 miles

poor reserve travel on front brake

Pass 3 Apr 2019 15,423 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 14,469 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 14,076 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 14,076 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 12,894 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 12,259 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 11,646 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 11,018 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 10,164 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 10,164 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 8,857 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 7,564 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 7,564 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 6,927 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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VNZ 6549 is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111 in Orange with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VNZ 6549, 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 VNZ 6549 registered?

VNZ 6549 is a 2005 Triumph Rocket 111, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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