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W251 WGJ

2000 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

1,723 mi
Last recorded1,723 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Daytona19,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 WGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 1,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 35,718 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 35,718 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Upper Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 35,511 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 35,511 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 35,145 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebars slightly misaligned

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2015 34,693 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 33,484 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,332 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 31,332 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 28,878 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 28,878 miles

Nearside Front Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,791 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 27,780 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 27,780 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,770 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 26,770 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 23,512 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 19,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 14,657 miles

Inner Front Lower 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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W251 WGJ is a 2000 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 19,518 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 W251 WGJ, 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 26 years old, this Triumph Daytona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W251 WGJ is a 2000 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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