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WU05 ESV

2005 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,466 mi
Last recorded29,466 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Daytona13,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 ESV
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 29,466 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 29,466 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 29,457 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 29,399 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 28,603 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 27,876 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 27,516 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 21,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 20,394 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 18,923 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 17,250 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 17,250 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 16,010 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 12,828 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 9,576 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 5,631 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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WU05 ESV is a 2005 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 13,802 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU05 ESV, 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 21 years old, this Triumph Daytona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU05 ESV registered?

WU05 ESV is a 2005 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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