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T961 KCV

1999 Triumph Daytona 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,771 mi
Last recorded62,771 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Daytona 955I17,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT961 KCV
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona 955I
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 62,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test due to no rear footrests fitted ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 62,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test due to no rear footrests fitted ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 62,745 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 62,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 61,378 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 60,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Apr 2022 60,889 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock trapped brake hose (2.1.4 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 60,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 60,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 60,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 60,468 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 57,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 56,074 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

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

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

offside dip beam not working

Pass 21 Jun 2014 55,175 miles

Inner Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside rear light not working

Offside dip beam not working

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

Pass 1 May 2012 51,383 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,718 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 45,713 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,095 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,546 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,791 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,205 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 24,205 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 17,817 miles

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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T961 KCV is a 1999 Triumph Daytona 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T961 KCV, 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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T961 KCV is a 1999 Triumph Daytona 955I, first registered on 16 August 1999.

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