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YJ05 GPU

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,524 mi
Last recorded52,524 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 GPU
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 52,524 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 50,743 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 46,943 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 45,281 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 43,651 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 39,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on floats (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 36,651 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 32,226 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 27,864 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 23,753 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))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 19,897 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 16,239 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 12,620 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 9,229 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 3,231 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 3,127 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 2,699 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 2,209 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 2,081 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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YJ05 GPU is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ05 GPU, 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 YJ05 GPU registered?

YJ05 GPU is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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