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EU05 GKJ

2005 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 646cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,096 mi
Last recorded20,096 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Daytona13,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 GKJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine646cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 20,096 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 19,329 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 17,470 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 14,885 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 14,882 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 25,822 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 23,655 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 22,618 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 20,851 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 17,798 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 17,798 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 13,929 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 8,819 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 3,883 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 3,646 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 3,520 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 3,251 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 2,950 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 2,918 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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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EU05 GKJ is a 2005 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 646cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EU05 GKJ, 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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What year was EU05 GKJ registered?

EU05 GKJ is a 2005 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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