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N378 AAW

1996 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,578 mi
Last recorded4,578 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Daytona25,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN378 AAW
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 4,578 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 4,332 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 3,731 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2012 1,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 364 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 357 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 340 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 Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 268 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 135 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 2,152 miles

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

Horn sounds on left steering lock.

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2006 2,152 miles

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

Horn sounds on left steering lock.

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2005 1,721 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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N378 AAW is a 1996 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 25,788 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 N378 AAW, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N378 AAW registered?

N378 AAW is a 1996 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N378 AAW safe to buy?

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