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P172 RRT

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,260 mi
Last recorded27,260 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 RRT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 27,260 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 25,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 22,911 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 22,488 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 21,258 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 19,808 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 18,391 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 16,327 miles

both tyres worn and 1mm

Pass 1 Aug 2014 12,938 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 12,357 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 12,336 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)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 11,744 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 10,701 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 10,684 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 May 2007 9,266 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 9,250 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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)

Pass 11 May 2006 7,390 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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P172 RRT is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RRT, 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 P172 RRT registered?

P172 RRT is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P172 RRT safe to buy?

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