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T218 LYB

1999 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

13,372 mi
Last recorded13,372 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Daytona19,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT218 LYB
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 13,372 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 13,362 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 13,028 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 13,028 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 12,609 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 12,402 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 12,379 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 12,253 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 12,198 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 11,472 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 11,472 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 10,159 miles

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

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 9,809 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

check the front brake fluid with the cap removed as the membrane has been sucked into the resevoir.

the front ryre tread is getting low and is also wearing unevenly.

when carring out the rear brake test and the brake was under extreme load there was a grinding noise heard from inside the front sprocket cover.

when the steering is turned to full lock in both directions the riders thumbs are trapped on the fuel tank.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 9,538 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 9,538 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 May 2010 8,853 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

steering damper rod making contact with front inner panel when turned to full lefthand lock

Fail 21 May 2010 8,853 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

steering damper rod making contact with front inner panel when turned to full lefthand lock

Fail 9 Apr 2010 8,845 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

steering damper making contact with inner fairing panel on right hand lock

Pass 29 Oct 2009 8,645 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 5,016 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 4,952 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 4,801 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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T218 LYB is a 1999 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T218 LYB, 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 T218 LYB registered?

T218 LYB is a 1999 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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