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P120 BFX

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,080 mi
Last recorded21,080 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 BFX
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 21,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 21,080 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 186,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 18,675 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 15,354 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 12,413 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2008 9,114 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 9,114 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 6,370 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 4,449 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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P120 BFX is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P120 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 P120 BFX registered?

P120 BFX is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P120 BFX safe to buy?

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