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Y23 RKT

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Grey Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

23,756 mi
Last recorded23,756 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 RKT
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 23,756 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 21,875 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 19,498 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 17,792 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 15,971 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 13,564 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 13,401 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 12,817 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 9,776 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 9,757 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 9,741 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 9,721 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 9,121 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 8,957 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 8,145 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 8,139 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 6,422 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 6,086 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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Y23 RKT is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Grey with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y23 RKT, 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.

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What year was Y23 RKT registered?

Y23 RKT is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is Y23 RKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y23 RKT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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