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V679 LGJ

1999 Triumph Daytona

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,867 mi
Last recorded37,867 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Triumph Daytona19,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV679 LGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 37,867 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 37,416 miles

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

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

clutch lever pivot worn

Pass 20 Jan 2015 34,719 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 34,719 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 30,750 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 30,750 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 27,458 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 27,458 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 22,829 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 18,501 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 13,059 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 13,059 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 12,445 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 12,445 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Upper fairing bracket bolt missing.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 11,782 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 11,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 11,397 miles

one tail light not working.

Pass 7 Jan 2006 10,890 miles

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

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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V679 LGJ is a 1999 Triumph Daytona in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V679 LGJ, 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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V679 LGJ is a 1999 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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