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Y979 KAW

2001 Triumph Daytona

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

22,455 mi
Last recorded22,455 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Daytona18,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 KAW
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 22,455 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 22,193 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 22,106 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly rough on rotation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 22,106 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly rough on rotation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 21,577 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 20,920 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 20,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 20,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 20,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 20,142 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 3 May 2018 20,142 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 19,665 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 19,367 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 19,367 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 19,088 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 19,088 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 18,462 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 17,308 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 11,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 15,723 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 15,074 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 13,016 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 13,016 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 10,217 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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Y979 KAW is a 2001 Triumph Daytona in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 18,596 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 Y979 KAW, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Daytona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y979 KAW is a 2001 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 31 August 2001.

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