Model report · 2005–2025
TRIUMPH DAYTONA 1200
1180cc
Petrol
Class 2
76.2%
first-time pass rate
14.8%
failed outright
28,674
median miles at test
210
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the DAYTONA 1200's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%
A low-mileage DAYTONA 1200 passes first time 90.9% of the time; by 30k that's 65.1%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a DAYTONA 1200
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
21 | 31.8 |
| steering and suspension |
|
16 | 24.2 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
10 | 15.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
7 | 10.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
4 | 6.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 4.5 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 3 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 1.5 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 1.5 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 1.5 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the DAYTONA 1200 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YZF-R1, HONDA CBR900RR, TRIUMPH DAYTONA).
YAMAHA
YZF-R1
84.1% pass · 232k tests
HONDA
CBR900RR
83.2% pass · 166k tests
TRIUMPH
DAYTONA
83.6% pass · 113k tests
HONDA
CBR1100XX
87.1% pass · 105k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the DAYTONA 1200.