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K159 JNO

1993 Triumph Daytona

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,902 mi
Last recorded59,902 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Triumph Daytona30,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK159 JNO
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 59,902 miles

Front clutch flexi perished

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 57,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 57,896 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 57,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 57,647 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pads slightly corroded

Tail light 50 %

Pass 15 Apr 2021 57,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 56,170 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 54,704 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 54,704 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 51,992 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 51,992 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,578 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,587 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,399 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2010 48,144 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 44,113 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 42,339 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 39,805 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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K159 JNO is a 1993 Triumph Daytona in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 30,990 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 K159 JNO, 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 33 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K159 JNO is a 1993 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 19 May 1993.

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