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W779 VGO

2000 Triumph Daytona

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,559 mi
Last recorded76,559 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Daytona19,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW779 VGO
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 76,559 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front oil leak

no mirrors

Fail 11 Jun 2026 76,559 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Nearside Front oil leak

no mirrors

Pass 28 Jun 2019 73,778 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear shock link arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

only one of the two rear light bulbs are working.

Fail 22 Jun 2019 73,619 miles

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear shock link arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

only one of the two rear light bulbs are working.

Pass 5 Jul 2018 66,088 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 66,087 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 57,378 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 54,220 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 51,590 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,481 miles

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

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 9 Mar 2013 45,770 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 43,227 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,913 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 39,913 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,795 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 36,795 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 34,993 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,258 miles

Nearside front disc rivets worn

Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,744 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,420 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 24,342 miles

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

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

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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W779 VGO is a 2000 Triumph Daytona in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W779 VGO, 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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What year was W779 VGO registered?

W779 VGO is a 2000 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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