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C18 BAM

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,030 mi
Last recorded19,030 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 BAM
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 19,030 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 18,869 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 18,775 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 18,051 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 17,485 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 17,215 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 16,411 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 15,138 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 13,537 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 11,907 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 11,011 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 9,371 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 9,074 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 9,074 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 8,758 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 8,758 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 8,507 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2006 80,009 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Daytona?

Based on 136,043 MOT tests across 13,242 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
660
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
13,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,695
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 925
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 777
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 759
Headlamp aim too low 534
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C18 BAM is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 21,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Daytona fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C18 BAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Daytona typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C18 BAM registered?

C18 BAM is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for C18 BAM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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