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T551 HNV

1999 Triumph Daytona 955I

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,277 mi
Last recorded24,277 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Triumph Daytona 955I17,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT551 HNV
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona 955I
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2019 24,277 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel and cannot be applied smoothly (1.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has some tight links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 24,267 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 24,204 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 24,200 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 23,217 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 23,217 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,635 miles

motor cycle has an oil/fuel leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 22,635 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

motor cycle has an oil/fuel leak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,963 miles

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

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

rear number plate light is not working

stop light is only operating 50%

Fail 22 Jun 2010 21,963 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

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

rear number plate light is not working

stop light is only operating 50%

Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,046 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 19,335 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 19,335 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2006 17,129 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 13,697 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 13,670 miles

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

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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T551 HNV is a 1999 Triumph Daytona 955I in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T551 HNV, 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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T551 HNV is a 1999 Triumph Daytona 955I, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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