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L557 HNT

1994 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,725 mi
Last recorded38,725 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Triumph Daytona30,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL557 HNT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 38,725 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 37,984 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 36,655 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 35,553 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 35,553 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 33,983 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 33,983 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 32,803 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 32,801 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 31,861 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 27,423 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 25,263 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 21,664 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 18,857 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 18,748 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,389 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 18,383 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 18,372 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

one bulb in rear lamp not illuminating. tacho not illuminated.

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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L557 HNT is a 1994 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 30,260 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 L557 HNT, 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 32 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L557 HNT registered?

L557 HNT is a 1994 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 25 January 1994.

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