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OU05 MGO

2005 Triumph Daytona

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

25,002 mi
Last recorded25,002 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Daytona13,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 MGO
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 25,002 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 25,002 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wheel fitted back to front. (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by Offside indicators (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 24,327 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 24,216 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 23,858 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 23,799 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 23,441 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 23,332 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 22,109 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 22,109 miles

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

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 21,067 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 21,067 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies adjust rear brake light switch (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 19,442 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 15,357 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 14,358 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 13,691 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 13,424 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 11,965 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 10,833 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 10,833 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 10,084 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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OU05 MGO is a 2005 Triumph Daytona in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 13,802 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 OU05 MGO, 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 21 years old, this Triumph Daytona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU05 MGO registered?

OU05 MGO is a 2005 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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