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YM55 RPZ

2006 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

16,178 mi
Last recorded16,178 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Triumph Rocket III13,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 RPZ
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 16,178 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 16,001 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 15,629 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 15,302 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 14,918 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 14,630 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 14,625 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 14,213 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 13,322 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 13,028 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 12,727 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 12,311 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 12,311 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 11,855 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 10,901 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,534 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 9,755 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 9,754 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 8,925 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 7,595 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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YM55 RPZ is a 2006 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 2006 Triumph Rocket III models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 13,741 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 YM55 RPZ, 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 20 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 YM55 RPZ registered?

YM55 RPZ is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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