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P172 OLM

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,625 mi
Last recorded40,625 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 OLM
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,625 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 39,239 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 36,881 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 33,905 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 33,856 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,848 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 26,962 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 26,132 miles

exhaust downpipes blow slightly when cold

rear disc wearing but not to excess

Fail 6 May 2006 26,055 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

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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P172 OLM is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P172 OLM, 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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P172 OLM is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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