Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Triumph Daytona 675?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Triumph Daytona 675?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Triumph Daytona 675?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2008 Triumph Daytona 675 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 191 vehicles, the 2008 Triumph Daytona 675 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Triumph Daytona 675?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Triumph Daytona 675 (2008)

191 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.7% first-time pass rate

2008 Triumph Daytona 675

CarHunch analysed 191 real MOT records for the 2008 Triumph Daytona 675. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2008 Triumph Daytona 675 fails MOT on first attempt far more often than the UK average—only 34.2% pass versus 80% nationally—making this a notably unreliable prospect for buyers. The dangerous defect rate of 3.7% is low, so safety isn't the primary concern here.

Despite modest mileage for a 16-year-old bike (median 11,040 miles), these motorcycles are racking up an average of 0.35 failures and 1.2 advisories per test, suggesting chronic small issues rather than a single catastrophic problem. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on electrics and exhaust systems, as these are the likely culprits behind the widespread first-test failures.

We have limited data for the 2008 Triumph Daytona 675 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

90.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.35

Over 3.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 5k–18k

For context

These stats describe 191 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 191 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	188	90.7%	0.34

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Triumph Daytona 675 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

11,040

typical

5,323

low mileage

17,833

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Triumph Daytona 675 vehicles fall between 5,323 and 17,833 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,323 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 5,323–17,833 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Triumph Daytona 675s sit.

⚠ Over 24,074 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Triumph Daytona 675 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 68% of 2008 Triumph Daytona 675s are still active.

28 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.35

Avg failures per vehicle

1.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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