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LJ04 VDC

2004 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,734 mi
Last recorded17,734 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Daytona14,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 VDC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 17,734 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 17,714 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 17,714 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned to close in tail light lens (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 16,468 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 16,097 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 16,097 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 15,482 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 15,462 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 14,941 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 14,718 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,430 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 10,329 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 May 2012 43,115 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,087 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 29,978 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,265 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 21,512 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,371 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 VDC is a 2004 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LJ04 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

LJ04 VDC is a 2004 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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