Triumph Daytona 955I Ss Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Triumph Daytona 955I Ss reliable? We analysed 958 real MOT tests across 112 vehicles to find out.
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The Triumph Daytona 955I Ss is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and brake lever has inadequate reserve travel. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Triumph Daytona 955I Ss.
Triumph Daytona 955I Ss Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Triumph Daytona 955I Ss. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Triumph Daytona 955I Ss MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Triumph Daytona 955I Ss to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Triumph Daytona 955I Ss Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Triumph Daytona 955I Ss fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Triumph Daytona 955I Ss Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Triumph Daytona 955I Ss owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Triumph Daytona 955I Ss MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Triumph Daytona 955I Ss year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 103 | 91.3% | 10,880 | 13,984 | 20,280 |
| 2006 | 329 | 88.4% | 8,728 | 17,334 | 32,220 |
| 2005 | 141 | 90.1% | 7,414 | 13,781 | 24,221 |
| 2004 | 174 | 90.2% | 5,068 | 10,751 | 21,167 |
| 2003 | 121 | 86.0% | 9,592 | 13,145 | 19,991 |
| 2002 | 54 | 94.4% | 16,428 | 21,789 | 52,747 |
How Long Does a Triumph Daytona 955I Ss Last?
Based on 112 Triumph Daytona 955I Ss vehicles on UK roads.
Triumph Daytona 955I Ss Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Triumph Daytona 955I Ss MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Triumph Daytona 955I Ss
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.4% MOT pass rate from 54 tests
86.0% MOT pass rate from 121 tests
The best year to buy a used Triumph Daytona 955I Ss is 2002, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.4% across 54 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Triumph Daytona 955I Ss Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Daytona 955I Ss THIS CAR | 89.1% | 958 | 15,150 mi | 24 yrs |
| Triumph Bonneville | 90.1% | 235,206 | 7,823 mi | 53 yrs |
| Triumph Tiger | 90.6% | 196,853 | 17,026 mi | 32 yrs |
| Triumph Sprint | 87.3% | 158,613 | 21,242 mi | 33 yrs |
| Sym Jet 100 | 77.1% | 376 | 13,440 mi | 26 yrs |
Compared to the Triumph Bonneville (90.1% pass rate) and the Triumph Tiger (90.6% pass rate), the Triumph Daytona 955I Ss trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Triumph Daytona 955I Ss has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.1% across 958 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Triumph Daytona 955I Ss are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (10 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (7), and brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (4). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Triumph Daytona 955I Ss owner drives around 766 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Triumph Daytona 955I Ss models stay on UK roads for around 24 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.