MOT Status
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43,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Coolant leak On to rear tyre ()
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Coolant leak On to rear tyre ()
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Reduced damping on rear shock
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Brake can be pumped up but loses pressure again very quickly. (1.1.2 (a))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
No lights fitted at time of test
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
No lights fitted at time of test
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
How Reliable is the Triumph Daytona?
Based on 136,043 MOT tests across 13,242 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P198 APR is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 P198 APR, 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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P198 APR is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 March 1997.
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