Triumph Daytona MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

0.3 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Triumph Daytona tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely12.3%

   44 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements11.5%

   41 occurrences

3. 3.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.8%

   35 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.2%

   33 occurrences

5. 5.Audible warning not working7.8%

   28 occurrences

6. 6.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements7.6%

   27 occurrences

7. 7.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released7.0%

   25 occurrences

8. 8.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.9%

   21 occurrences

9. 9.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.6%

   20 occurrences

10. 10.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear5.6%

    20 occurrences

11. 11.A footrest missing or insecure5.6%

    20 occurrences

12. 12.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED5.0%

    18 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Triumph Daytona tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted8.4%

   355 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.4%

   311 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.4%

   145 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.1%

   129 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.0%

   126 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.8%

   119 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn1.6%

   67 tests

8. 8.A wheel bearing with excessive play1.4%

   61 tests

How wear changes the picture

Daytona pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The Daytona fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

21,541

Test classes

class 2: 4,228

Compare within the range

Other Triumph motorcycles

• Triumph Tiger91.2%
• Triumph Bonneville90.0%
• Triumph Speed Triple87.7%
• Triumph Sprint86.8% raw
• Triumph Street91.4% raw
• Triumph Street Triple87.8%
• All Triumph motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Triumph Daytona?

86.3% unadjusted, from 4,228 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Triumph Daytona fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 12.3% of failed Triumph Daytona tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (11.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Triumph Daytona usually have at its MOT?

21,541 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.