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P175 RJN

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,569 mi
Last recorded22,569 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 RJN
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 22,569 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 22,503 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

No.plate light not working.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 22,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 21,122 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,307 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

r/h front footpeg loose

Pass 12 Jul 2012 28,193 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 28,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,974 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 29,972 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,692 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 26,678 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 17,155 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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P175 RJN is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P175 RJN, 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 P175 RJN registered?

P175 RJN is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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