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V397 UBD

1999 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

30,920 mi
Last recorded30,920 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Triumph Daytona19,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 30,920 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 29,771 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 29,652 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 27,864 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 27,836 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer hanger / frame cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2017 27,516 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 27,193 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2015 26,714 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 26,714 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 26,604 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 25,980 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 25,977 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 25,898 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 25,569 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 25,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

gear linkage loose/ play in joints

Pass 18 Jun 2010 20,559 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 19,551 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,919 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 18,230 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 18,230 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 16,700 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 16,700 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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V397 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V397 UBD, 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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V397 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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