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P159 UMR

1997 Triumph Daytona

Cream Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

15,932 mi
Last recorded15,932 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 UMR
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 15,932 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2026 15,919 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 15,401 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 14,644 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 14,450 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 14,136 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 13,290 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 12,400 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2016 10,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 19,350 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 19,350 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2012 18,779 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))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 17,024 miles

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

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 10 Apr 2010 16,765 miles

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 16,533 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 16,041 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 14,855 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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P159 UMR is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Cream with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P159 UMR, 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 P159 UMR registered?

P159 UMR is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P159 UMR safe to buy?

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