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T188 UEU

1999 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

25,071 mi
Last recorded25,071 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Daytona19,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT188 UEU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 May 2026 25,071 miles

Central All direction indicators missing All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 25,066 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp not working Front Control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Mudguard insecure

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 24,372 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 24,365 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 24,364 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

only one head lamp working

rear mudguard insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2018 23,000 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 23,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 21,647 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 19,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 19,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 19,983 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 18,242 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 18,242 miles

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 17,672 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,672 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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T188 UEU is a 1999 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 T188 UEU, 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 T188 UEU registered?

T188 UEU is a 1999 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 20 March 1999.

Is T188 UEU safe to buy?

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