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OU04 BUW

2004 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,526 mi
Last recorded21,526 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Daytona14,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 BUW
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 21,526 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 21,324 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 21,103 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 20,512 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 20,512 miles

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp not working front brake light switch not plugged in (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 20,161 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 19,745 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 19,745 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 19,446 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,956 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 17,942 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 17,391 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 17,391 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 14,916 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 11,424 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 11,424 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)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 May 2010 10,891 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,229 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 10,217 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2008 8,834 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 8,834 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 6,186 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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OU04 BUW is a 2004 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OU04 BUW, 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 OU04 BUW registered?

OU04 BUW is a 2004 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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