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V596 GLB

1999 Triumph Daytona

Grey Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,527 mi
Last recorded38,527 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Daytona19,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV596 GLB
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 38,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 37,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 36,089 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear sprocket bolt missing

Fail 27 Jun 2024 36,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear sprocket bolt missing

Pass 28 Jun 2023 35,387 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 34,181 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively play in rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 33,960 miles

Central Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed Headstock area (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bobbin floating attachment worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 33,960 miles

Brake hose excessively stretched Hose trapped between rear shock absorber coils (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed Headstock area (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bobbin floating attachment worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 32,927 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 32,856 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 30,254 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 29,275 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 29,251 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 28,596 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,686 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 25,286 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,286 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,763 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 22,763 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 21,676 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 19,001 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 19,001 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 17,179 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 17,179 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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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V596 GLB is a 1999 Triumph Daytona in Grey with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V596 GLB, 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 V596 GLB registered?

V596 GLB is a 1999 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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