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P127 KFM

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,680 mi
Last recorded49,680 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 KFM
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 49,680 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front and Rear Tyre Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 49,354 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 49,354 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 May 2023 48,861 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 48,861 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 48,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Floaters (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 47,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear brake fluid just above min

Pass 7 Apr 2020 46,101 miles

Both front brake disc bobbins worn

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 46,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front disc bobbins

Non standard exhaust fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,519 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 45,517 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure circlip missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 44,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 44,742 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,465 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 43,004 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear hugger damaged and loose

Right hand frame lock stop damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,345 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 39,822 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,660 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 35,071 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,195 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,114 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 24,465 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,301 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 KFM is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P127 KFM, 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 KFM is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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