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W68 VGU

2000 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

45,010 mi
Last recorded45,010 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Daytona19,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 VGU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 45,010 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 44,992 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 44,628 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 44,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 44,537 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 44,537 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 44,334 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 44,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 44,206 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 64,182 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 43,416 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 43,362 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 42,923 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 42,921 miles

Central Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,451 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 41,438 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 39,526 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 35,177 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 33,985 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 31,104 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 27,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 23,992 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 23,943 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 May 2009 23,368 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 23,332 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

one of the rear tail lamp bulbs not working.

Pass 5 Apr 2008 19,964 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,148 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 11,857 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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W68 VGU is a 2000 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 W68 VGU, 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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W68 VGU is a 2000 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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