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BX05 VJL

2005 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 646cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

47,888 mi
Last recorded47,888 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Triumph Daytona13,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 VJL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine646cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 47,888 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 47,882 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 41,032 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 33,056 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,233 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 31,233 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 26,316 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 25,397 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 13 Jun 2013 25,148 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in front brake disc bobbins

rear suspension does NOT move

Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,265 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

o/s stop lamp innoperative.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 22,265 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

o/s stop lamp innoperative.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 19,813 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 19,793 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 17,236 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 May 2010 17,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 May 2009 13,474 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 13,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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 7 May 2008 9,875 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Daytona?

Based on 136,043 MOT tests across 13,242 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
660
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
13,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,695
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 925
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 777
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 759
Headlamp aim too low 534
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BX05 VJL is a 2005 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 646cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 13,802 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 Daytona fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX05 VJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Daytona typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Daytona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX05 VJL is a 2005 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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