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LF04 GSU

2004 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,343 mi
Last recorded42,343 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Daytona14,375 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 GSU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 42,343 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 40,563 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 40,560 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 40,540 miles

Central Front Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 38,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 38,357 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Steering linkage locking device ineffective LH and RH (2.1.3 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 38,133 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 36,398 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 33,767 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 33,767 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 31,185 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

only one rear stop light bulb working

Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,199 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 23,907 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,444 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 14,999 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 10,807 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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LF04 GSU is a 2004 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 14,375 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 LF04 GSU, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Daytona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LF04 GSU is a 2004 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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