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Triumph Daytona (2001)

452 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.6% first-time pass rate

2001 Triumph Daytona

CarHunch analysed 452 real MOT records for the 2001 Triumph Daytona. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 6.6% above UK average
86.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
17,474
typical mileage
11,795–24,713 middle half
14.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.76
avg MOT failures per car
over 12.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2001 Triumph Daytona

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2001 Triumph Daytona vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

11,795
low mileage
17,474
typical
24,713
high mileage

Half of all 2001 Triumph Daytona vehicles fall between 11,795 and 24,713 miles.

2001 Triumph Daytona — Still on the Road

131 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 51% of the peak remain.

259 131 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

12.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.76
Avg failures per vehicle
5.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Triumph Daytona

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 54.1%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 49.5%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 32.3%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 29%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 26.2%
    Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 19.6%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 18.2%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 16.2%
    Exhaust noisy

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.

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