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LJ08 UHT

2008 Triumph Daytona

Silver Petrol 675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,682 mi
Last recorded29,682 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Daytona12,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 UHT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine675cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 29,682 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 19,109 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 18,169 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 16,519 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 16,519 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 15,178 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 14,788 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 14,432 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 13,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 13,843 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 May 2016 13,162 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 13,162 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 11,044 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 7,843 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 6,964 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 6,774 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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LJ08 UHT is a 2008 Triumph Daytona in Silver with a 675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 12,367 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 LJ08 UHT, 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 18 years old, this Triumph Daytona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ08 UHT registered?

LJ08 UHT is a 2008 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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