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P136 XNP

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,481 mi
Last recorded23,481 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 XNP
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 23,481 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 22,212 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 18,609 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal weeping . (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 15,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc mountings worn . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 15,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc mountings worn . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 11,524 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 7,887 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 5,188 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 3,835 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 3,835 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 96,466 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,466 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,109 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 82,019 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 75,861 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 75,861 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 69,013 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 69,013 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 68,912 miles

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

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 68,646 miles

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

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

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

rear brake reaction bracket worn

Pass 23 Feb 2008 62,904 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 56,531 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 50,240 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 50,205 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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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P136 XNP is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P136 XNP, 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 P136 XNP registered?

P136 XNP is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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