Triumph Daytona (2004)
2004 Triumph Daytona
CarHunch analysed 1,014 real MOT records for the 2004 Triumph Daytona. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Triumph Daytona passes its MOT on first attempt 86% of the time, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, which suggests these bikes are generally well-maintained by their owners. However, 18.1% have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so budget for potential safety-critical repairs and always inspect brake and steering components carefully before purchase.
These machines are showing relatively low mileage for their age—a median of 13,754 miles indicates they're typically weekend rather than commuter bikes, which bodes well for longevity. With an average of 1.84 failures and 6.2 advisories per test, expect minor wear items to accumulate, but nothing alarming; a pre-purchase inspection focusing on exhaust and lighting systems will tell you whether your specific example has been properly looked after.
What to check before buying a 2004 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 2004 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.
Half of all 2004 Triumph Daytona vehicles fall between 9,289 and 19,512 miles.
2004 Triumph Daytona — Still on the Road
309 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 50% 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.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2004 Triumph Daytona
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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46.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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45.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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36.3%
Exhaust noisy
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29.1%
Drive chain slightly loose
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22.5%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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22.5%
Exhaust noisy
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18.8%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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15.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.
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