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S101 KGC

1999 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,529 mi
Last recorded5,529 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Daytona19,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 KGC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 5,529 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 4,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 4,360 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 4,351 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 4,347 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2021 41,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 40,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 40,155 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 38,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 38,200 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 34,725 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 33,582 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,797 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 29,995 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 29,995 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 29,515 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 28,879 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 27,632 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 22,857 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,080 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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S101 KGC is a 1999 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 19,905 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 S101 KGC, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Daytona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S101 KGC registered?

S101 KGC is a 1999 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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