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V280 GJN

1999 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,239 mi
Last recorded30,239 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Triumph Daytona19,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 GJN
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 30,239 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 30,231 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested Headlight assembly loose and wobbling around (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp insecure Complete front nose cone assembly loose as mounting bracket is snapped (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure Riders peg loose and circlip missing from pivot pin (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear RH Tail light bulb not working

Pass 29 Apr 2021 25,232 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 25,063 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 25,006 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 24,960 miles

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1/2 rear tail light bulb not working. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 24,662 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 24,662 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded rear caliper (3.2.A1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 24,264 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,479 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 22,510 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 21,005 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,303 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 18,426 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 16,328 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 14,164 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 13,974 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2006 13,974 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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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V280 GJN is a 1999 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V280 GJN, 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 V280 GJN registered?

V280 GJN is a 1999 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V280 GJN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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