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LJ04 VBY

2004 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,721 mi
Last recorded22,721 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Daytona14,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 VBY
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 22,721 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 21,593 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 21,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 21,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2014 21,145 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 21,018 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 Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

nearside indicator slightly insecure

nearside rear engine oil leak

rear brake pedal bent

Pass 21 May 2012 20,770 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 20,770 miles

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

front tyre has visual cracks

number plate ligh not illuminating

wiring on front lhs is hanging down beside suspension fork

Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,442 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 15,778 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 12,706 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 10,802 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 8,073 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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LJ04 VBY is a 2004 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 LJ04 VBY, 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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What year was LJ04 VBY registered?

LJ04 VBY is a 2004 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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