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YX06 KOB

2006 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,805 mi
Last recorded34,805 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Rocket III13,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 KOB
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 34,805 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 33,628 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 33,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 31,295 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 29,610 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 26,443 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 26,425 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 24,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 22,175 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 19,566 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 19,558 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 16,325 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 13,765 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 12,558 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 12,273 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 11,257 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010
Pass 25 Jun 2009 9,545 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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YX06 KOB is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YX06 KOB, 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 YX06 KOB registered?

YX06 KOB is a 2006 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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