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J983 GUS

1991 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

30,372 mi
Last recorded30,372 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Triumph Daytona27,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ983 GUS
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 30,372 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play top nut loose (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2012 8,700 miles

custome headlamps fitted no beam pattern visable

Fail 25 Jun 2012 8,700 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

custome headlamps fitted no beam pattern visable

Fail 29 Mar 2011 8,110 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 8,110 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 1,117 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 1,117 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 5 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,675 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 47,020 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 25,561 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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J983 GUS is a 1991 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J983 GUS, 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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What year was J983 GUS registered?

J983 GUS is a 1991 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 25 October 1991.

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