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T741 BGU

1999 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,583 mi
Last recorded32,583 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Daytona19,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT741 BGU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 32,583 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 32,081 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 30,527 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 30,514 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 30,352 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 30,247 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 30,194 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 29,752 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 29,749 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 29,586 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 27,703 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 27,683 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 26,925 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 26,925 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 26,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 26,041 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 May 2008 25,179 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 24,700 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Slight binding on rear caliper

Pass 25 Mar 2006 23,828 miles

SLIGHT BINDING ON REAR CALIPER

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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T741 BGU is a 1999 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T741 BGU, 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 T741 BGU registered?

T741 BGU is a 1999 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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