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P127 BFX

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,466 mi
Last recorded36,466 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 BFX
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 36,466 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 36,465 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear only one tail light bulb working

Pass 15 May 2017 35,934 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 31,687 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 24,277 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 24,218 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 24,143 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 24,122 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,838 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 23,821 miles

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

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

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 20,325 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 18,843 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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P127 BFX is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P127 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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P127 BFX is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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