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WU04 GYG

2004 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

24,422 mi
Last recorded24,422 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Rocket III15,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 GYG
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 24,422 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 24,348 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 23,947 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 22,512 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 21,756 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 20,391 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 20,391 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 19,823 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 19,447 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 19,447 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 18,950 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 18,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 18,006 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 16,905 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 15,195 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 11,750 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 9,958 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 8,064 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 5,534 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 2,972 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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WU04 GYG is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WU04 GYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU04 GYG registered?

WU04 GYG is a 2004 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 19 July 2004.

Is WU04 GYG safe to buy?

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