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S229 VWJ

1999 Triumph Daytona 955I

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,422 mi
Last recorded29,422 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Daytona 955I17,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 VWJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona 955I
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 29,422 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 29,422 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2023 29,250 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 28,552 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to wear limit of 1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 28,451 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 27,684 miles

Exhaust Noisy

Fail 27 Jun 2018 27,679 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,403 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 24,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Throttle

Fail 17 Jul 2015 24,683 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 22,052 miles

n/s inner spindle clamp bolt broken

Fail 19 Jun 2014 22,052 miles

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.

85.7%
Pass Rate
530
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 9
Headlamp aim too low 8
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
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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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