MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to wear limit of 1 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Noisy
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust noisy
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Throttle
Centre Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Throttle
tyres
n/s inner spindle clamp bolt broken
Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Daytona 955I?
Based on 1,279 MOT tests across 180 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S229 VWJ is a 1999 Triumph Daytona 955I in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1999 Triumph Daytona 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 17,118 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 955I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S229 VWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Daytona 955I typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Triumph Daytona 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S229 VWJ is a 1999 Triumph Daytona 955I, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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