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J550 NLJ

1991 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,048 mi
Last recorded43,048 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Triumph Daytona27,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ550 NLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 43,048 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 42,763 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,864 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 41,159 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 40,720 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,645 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 36,645 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 36,545 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,585 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

drive chain has slack - tight spot

Fail 5 Mar 2012 33,577 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

drive chain has slack - tight spot

Pass 3 Feb 2011 31,708 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 31,706 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 29,561 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 1,026 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,897 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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J550 NLJ is a 1991 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 27,509 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 J550 NLJ, 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 35 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J550 NLJ is a 1991 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 September 1991.

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