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V131 DGC

1999 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,906 mi
Last recorded53,906 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Daytona19,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 DGC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 53,906 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 52,266 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 50,031 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 46,621 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 43,725 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 40,132 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 40,120 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 36,157 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 31,583 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 25,624 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,886 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 22,422 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 18,098 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 13,519 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 9,400 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 5,833 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 5,574 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 5,574 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 5,227 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 4,770 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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 3 Aug 2006 4,282 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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V131 DGC is a 1999 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V131 DGC, 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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V131 DGC is a 1999 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V131 DGC safe to buy?

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