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WX05 GRK

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,540 mi
Last recorded41,540 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 GRK
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 41,540 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 41,540 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 35,901 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 35,714 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 35,714 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2022 35,337 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 34,778 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 34,137 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 33,952 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 32,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 31,866 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 29,518 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 25,797 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 21,622 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 15,354 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 10,988 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 10,387 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 9,319 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 9,319 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 8,341 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 6,904 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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WX05 GRK is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Rocket III models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 14,623 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 WX05 GRK, 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 21 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 WX05 GRK registered?

WX05 GRK is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is WX05 GRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 GRK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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