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DX55 BUF

2005 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,988 mi
Last recorded117,988 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Daytona13,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 BUF
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 117,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 114,670 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 108,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Switch gear slight movement

Pass 19 Mar 2022 103,195 miles

Nearside Front switch gear moves

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 102,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened play in bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 102,602 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 101,982 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 100,840 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 100,301 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 98,993 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 98,255 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 93,477 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 93,477 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 93,458 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 87,514 miles

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

clutch lever pivot slightly worn

front brake lever operation feels slightly spongy

front tyre is worn unevenly across tread pattern

gear lever pivot slightly worn

nearside handlegrip slightly loose but not enough to warrant failure

Pass 29 Aug 2009 69,109 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,472 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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DX55 BUF is a 2005 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX55 BUF, 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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DX55 BUF is a 2005 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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