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W888 SMP

2003 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,505 mi
Last recorded30,505 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Daytona15,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW888 SMP
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 30,505 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 30,505 miles

Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 30,106 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 29,614 miles

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

Oil Misting From Dip Stick

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 29,197 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 27,605 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2020 26,550 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 26,344 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 25,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 18,999 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 18,999 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 16,233 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 16,217 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 15,027 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 14,851 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 13,025 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 11,386 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 9,088 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 8,030 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 5,777 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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W888 SMP is a 2003 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 15,770 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 W888 SMP, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Daytona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W888 SMP registered?

W888 SMP is a 2003 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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