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P121 SRL

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,486 mi
Last recorded20,486 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 SRL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 20,486 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 20,458 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 20,458 miles

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 20,322 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 20,310 miles

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

battery showing no charge

Pass 2 May 2015 20,229 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 20,001 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 20,001 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 19,780 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 19,628 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 19,137 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 18,789 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 18,451 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 17,781 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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P121 SRL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P121 SRL, 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 P121 SRL registered?

P121 SRL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P121 SRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 SRL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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