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SW02 PTU

2002 Triumph Daytona

White Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

36,276 mi
Last recorded36,276 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Triumph Daytona15,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 PTU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 36,276 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 36,276 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 36,276 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Behind Cables,not visible (4.4.3 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 36,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2022 36,276 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 36,276 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 36,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2015 35,084 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake lever has slight travel

Fail 6 Nov 2015 35,084 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake lever has slight travel

Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,210 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,261 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 22,261 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 22,171 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 21,344 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 21,232 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,127 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 16,933 miles

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

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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SW02 PTU is a 2002 Triumph Daytona in White with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 15,900 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 SW02 PTU, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Daytona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SW02 PTU is a 2002 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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