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N954 UPA

1996 Triumph Daytona

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,518 mi
Last recorded34,518 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Daytona25,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN954 UPA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 34,518 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 33,905 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 32,982 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 31,605 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2021 30,927 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 30,241 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 29,173 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 27,000 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 24,783 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,703 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 21,113 miles

loud pipes

tyres wearing low

Pass 3 May 2011 20,356 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 20,353 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Gearlever toe rubber split & about to fall off

Headlight nearside dipped beam inoperative

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Loose wiring around yoke area

Pass 15 Jan 2010 20,346 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 18,349 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 18,022 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 17,707 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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N954 UPA is a 1996 Triumph Daytona in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 N954 UPA, 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 N954 UPA registered?

N954 UPA is a 1996 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 16 March 1996.

Is N954 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N954 UPA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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