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K550 AWL

1993 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

12,176 mi
Last recorded12,176 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Triumph Daytona30,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK550 AWL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 12,176 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 12,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 11,371 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 11,371 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 10,071 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 7,599 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 6,819 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 6,819 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 6,796 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 6,553 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 6,546 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 6,546 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 6,011 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,311 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 36,050 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,050 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,138 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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K550 AWL is a 1993 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K550 AWL, 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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What year was K550 AWL registered?

K550 AWL is a 1993 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 5 July 1993.

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The MOT history for K550 AWL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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