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P198 APR

1997 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,268 mi
Last recorded43,268 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 APR
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 43,268 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 43,096 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 43,096 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 42,399 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 41,459 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 40,153 miles

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))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 40,153 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 40,060 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Reduced damping on rear shock

Pass 14 Sep 2019 39,900 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 39,893 miles

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 39,442 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 38,604 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 38,602 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 38,396 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,275 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 34,729 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 May 2013 34,729 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 34,674 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,242 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 34,133 miles

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))

Fail 6 Nov 2010 34,133 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2008 31,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Nov 2008 31,452 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,002 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 25,401 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 25,355 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 25,354 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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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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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