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Triumph Rocket III

Silver and Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,294 cc

W5 RKTMOT history

W5 RKT is a silver and grey petrol Triumph Rocket III first used on 25 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
257 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 RKT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Triumph
Model
Rocket III
Colour
Silver and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,294 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 RKT was last recorded at 257 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jun 2022: 51 miles, lower than 36,577 miles on 8 Jun 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
192 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
65 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 257 miles
  • 2024 – 91 miles
  • 2022 – 51 miles
  • 2021 – 36,577 miles
  • 2019 – 36,308 miles
  • 2018 – 36,025 miles
  • 2016 – 35,965 miles
  • 2015 – 35,697 miles
  • 2014 – 34,837 miles
  • 2013 – 30,471 miles
  • 2012 – 29,733 miles
  • 2011 – 25,737 miles
  • 2010 – 15,022 miles
  • 2009 – 3,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass257 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass257 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    257 miles
    Test number
    783661881361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass192 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    192 miles
    Test number
    326869918758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail192 miles (+101)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192 miles
    Test number
    573414495134
    • DangerousStop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  4. Pass91 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91 miles
    Test number
    110525778147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51 miles (-36,526)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    51 miles
    Test number
    706195593605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,577 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    36,577 miles
    Test number
    706886105829
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc bobbins worn but not excessive
  7. Fail36,542 miles (+234)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,542 miles
    Test number
    447805389242
    • DangerousFront Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorRear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disk bobbins worn but not excessive.
  8. Pass36,308 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,308 miles
    Test number
    652366139650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,025 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    36,025 miles
    Test number
    790395836198
    • AdvisoryNumber plate light inop
  10. Pass35,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,965 miles
    Test number
    537591896793
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  11. Fail35,965 miles (+268)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,965 miles
    Test number
    106576407583
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  12. Pass35,697 miles (+860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,697 miles
    Test number
    232742887740
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)
  13. Pass34,837 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,837 miles
    Test number
    715811164255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,828 miles (+1,249)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,828 miles
    Test number
    596458154241
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
  15. Pass33,579 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,579 miles
    Test number
    179320604181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,471 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    30,471 miles
    Test number
    107117813113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,733 miles (+3,996)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,733 miles
    Test number
    628497602141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,737 miles
    Test number
    647356821116
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
  19. Fail25,737 miles (+10,715)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,737 miles
    Test number
    838704221188
    • FailureFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
  20. Pass15,022 miles (+12,007)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    15,022 miles
    Test number
    393635720125
    • NoteRear tyre is a car tyre
  21. Pass3,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    3,015 miles
    Test number
    132335729117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 RKT

Does W5 RKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 RKT is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on W5 RKT?
The MOT on W5 RKT is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 RKT done?
W5 RKT was recorded at 257 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025.
Has W5 RKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 RKT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 RKT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jun 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W5 RKT find?
W5 RKT passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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