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VX54 HRW

2004 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,519 mi
Last recorded12,519 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Rocket III15,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 HRW
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 12,519 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 12,516 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 12,516 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 12,453 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 12,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 12,170 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 11,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 11,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 11,026 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 9,815 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 9,657 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 9,345 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 8,892 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 8,065 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 7,793 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 7,494 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 6,577 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 6,577 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 4,561 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 4,561 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 3,577 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2008 2,994 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 2,994 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 2,675 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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VX54 HRW is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX54 HRW, 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 VX54 HRW registered?

VX54 HRW is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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