Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Triumph Daytona?

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 2016 Triumph Daytona?

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 2016 Triumph Daytona?

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 2016 Triumph Daytona reliable?

Based on MOT data from 183 vehicles, the 2016 Triumph Daytona 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.

What are common problems with the 2016 Triumph Daytona?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Triumph Daytona are: Exhaust noisy (41% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (35.3% of vehicles), Rear reflector missing (17.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Triumph Daytona?

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 (2016)

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

2016 Triumph Daytona

CarHunch analysed 183 real MOT records for the 2016 Triumph Daytona. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Triumph Daytona is a genuinely reliable bike, with a 90.7% first-time pass rate that sits well above the 80% UK average—and a low 11.5% dangerous defect rate suggests structural and safety issues are uncommon. This is a machine you can trust through its MOT tests.

The median mileage of just 7,908 miles tells you these are lightly used machines, likely weekend or fair-weather riders rather than commuters, which tracks with the modest 0.66 average failures per vehicle. Before buying, prioritise a full service history check and have a mechanic inspect the fuel system and electrics, as advisories average 1.8 per test and often cluster around those areas on older Triumphs.

We have limited data for the 2016 Triumph Daytona — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

11.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.66

Over 5.9 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–11k

For context

These stats describe 183 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 183 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 41%

Exhaust noisy · Rear Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 35.3%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 17.9%

Rear reflector missing · Headlamp not working on dipped beam · Drive chain slightly loose · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Brake wear 14.5%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake binding but not excessively

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 8.1%

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements · COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Based on MOT data from 183 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Triumph Daytona 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.

7,908

typical

4,790

low mileage

10,542

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Triumph Daytona vehicles fall between 4,790 and 10,542 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,790 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.

✓ 4,790–10,542 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Triumph Daytonas sit.

⚠ Over 14,231 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Triumph Daytona — Still on the Road

Most 2016 Triumph Daytonas are still being driven.

110 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 73% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* 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

5.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.66

Avg failures per vehicle

1.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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