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NKJ 53M

1973 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,657 mi
Last recorded8,657 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph Daytona10,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKJ 53M
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 8,657 miles

Fork gaiters perished

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 8,657 miles

Fork gaiters perished

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 8,602 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 7,847 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 7,748 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 7,651 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 7,256 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 18 Oct 2012 7,256 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 6,917 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 6,842 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 6,617 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 6,432 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 5,849 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 4,234 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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NKJ 53M is a 1973 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 10,864 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 NKJ 53M, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NKJ 53M registered?

NKJ 53M is a 1973 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NKJ 53M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKJ 53M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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