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N837 SWO

1996 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,642 mi
Last recorded42,642 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Triumph Daytona25,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN837 SWO
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,642 miles

rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 24 Feb 2010 42,636 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 39,947 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 39,947 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,756 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 34,756 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,471 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

repair plug in rear tyre

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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N837 SWO is a 1996 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 25,788 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N837 SWO, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N837 SWO registered?

N837 SWO is a 1996 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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