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V252 LWU

1999 Triumph Daytona

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

43,789 mi
Last recorded43,789 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Daytona19,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 LWU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 43,789 miles

EML Light on

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 43,786 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

EML Light on

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 41,964 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 40,689 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 40,663 miles

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly throttle cable damaged/snapped, sticky throttle as result (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc insecure Brake disc loose (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted rear caliper appears to be damaged causing the pad to sit uneven (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Front master cylinder dust seal perished

Offside Rear Lower Rear master cylinder dust seal perished

Pass 17 Sep 2022 39,368 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 34,867 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 32,951 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 28,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front sets of disc bobbins worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 24,116 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,062 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 22,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 22,384 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 21,834 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 21,807 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 20,061 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 20,061 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 19,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 19,309 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 10,457 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 10,457 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 15,220 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 15,107 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 1,308 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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V252 LWU is a 1999 Triumph Daytona in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V252 LWU, 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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V252 LWU is a 1999 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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