2005 Triumph Daytona 0.6L Petrol · VX05 OKK

Electrical faults and braking wear dominate the recorded history of this 2005 Triumph Daytona, with the most recent test on 13 November 2025 passing only after an initial failure on the same day for a dangerous front brake light switch and an inoperative horn. That pattern of same-day fail-then-pass results repeats from October 2024, when the bike failed on a dangerously worn front tyre below the 1.0mm legal minimum, a significantly worn front brake disc with excessive play in the bobbins, incorrectly positioned rear indicators, and a registration plate lamp fault, before passing three days later. The overall trend shows a machine that reaches the test station with defects but has them rectified promptly, with clean passes recorded in 2021 and 2022 and only minor advisories in 2023. At 24,888 miles over roughly 21 years, the Daytona has averaged only around 1,185 miles per year, a low accumulation rate consistent with light seasonal use or extended periods standing. The test dates themselves hint at this pattern, with gaps between June 2021 and January 2022, and between January 2022 and June 2023, suggesting the bike may sit unused for stretches. Low annual mileage on a sports motorcycle of this age means consumables such as tyres and brake components can age and deteriorate through time as much as through wear, which is borne out by the 2024 failure where the front tyre had worn below the legal limit and the front disc showed excessive bobbin play despite the modest odometer reading. The braking system deserves the closest scrutiny before purchase. Front pads were flagged as close to the minimum limit in July 2024, rear pads received the same advisory in June 2023, and the front disc was condemned for wear and bobbin play in October 2024, so a buyer should confirm exactly which components were replaced and inspect the current discs for scoring, lip formation, and loose bobbins. On a test ride, feel for pulsing or judder through the front brake lever under firm application, which would indicate disc distortion or floating-disc issues, and check that the lever feel is firm and consistent rather than spongy. Verify that the front brake light switch now operates reliably from the front lever, as this was the dangerous defect in November 2025, and test the horn, both indicators, and the number plate lamp given the recurring electrical failures. The incorrectly positioned rear indicators flagged in 2024 suggest non-standard or modified rear bodywork, so it is worth confirming the current indicator fitment is secure, correctly spaced, and legally compliant rather than a temporary fix to pass the retest. Given the low annual mileage, also inspect the tyres fitted for age-related cracking or flat spotting regardless of tread depth, and check fork seals and other rubber components for perishing. A cold start is advisable to assess how the engine behaves after standing, listening for any hesitation or irregular running. Overall the record shows a machine that has been kept test-legal through reactive repairs rather than one with an unblemished history, and the price should reflect the braking and electrical work already identified.