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P104 BFX

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,263 mi
Last recorded22,263 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 BFX
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 22,263 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 22,000 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively expect engine sprocket to have similar wear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

chain guide runner adrift of upper swinging arm

Fail 20 Nov 2024 22,000 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively expect engine sprocket to have similar wear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

chain guide runner adrift of upper swinging arm

Pass 29 Nov 2023 21,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 21,908 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2013 21,902 miles

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

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 21,902 miles

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

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 21,902 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 21,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 21,548 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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P104 BFX is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P104 BFX, 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 P104 BFX registered?

P104 BFX is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P104 BFX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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