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P116 ERR

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,958 mi
Last recorded35,958 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 ERR
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 35,958 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 35,934 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 35,469 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,026 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 34,503 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,207 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,678 miles

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 22 Jul 2006 31,612 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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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P116 ERR is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P116 ERR, 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 P116 ERR registered?

P116 ERR is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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