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TT55 RET

2005 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,906 mi
Last recorded27,906 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Daytona13,802 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTT55 RET
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 27,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 27,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached Offside handlebar bolt was loose. (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 26,782 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 26,782 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the left Headlight bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 26,544 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 26,532 miles

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))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 24,780 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 22,521 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 22,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2021 22,337 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2019 21,066 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 21,066 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 19,810 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 19,262 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 13,913 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 12,233 miles

Front tyre pressure low

Pass 8 May 2012 11,774 miles

Chain looking dry

Wiring touching front forks (reccommend securing)

after market exhaust fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,221 miles

All brake pads appear low (limited visibility)

Chain dry

Front tyre under inflated ( 10psi have now inflated to 32psi)

Front tyre worn uneven due to under inflation

Pass 10 Apr 2010 8,703 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 6,773 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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TT55 RET is a 2005 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 13,802 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 TT55 RET, 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 21 years old, this Triumph Daytona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TT55 RET is a 2005 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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