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V308 RWL

1999 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,812 mi
Last recorded43,812 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Daytona19,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV308 RWL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 43,812 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 43,812 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls foot peg switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 42,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Buttons worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 36,114 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 32,958 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 31,378 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 30,981 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,814 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 27,390 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,257 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 22,862 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 19,308 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 May 2010 19,308 miles

Front 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)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 15,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 11,476 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 7,400 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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V308 RWL is a 1999 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V308 RWL, 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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V308 RWL is a 1999 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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