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P202 DCU

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,632 mi
Last recorded21,632 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 DCU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 21,632 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 20,825 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 19,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering bearing has a slight notchy feel when checked with the front wheel raised off the ground.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 17,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering bearing has a slight notchy feel at the straight ahead position when turned left to right.

Pass 19 Nov 2021 15,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 15,363 miles

Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative Suspension link arm bushes seized (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 14,248 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 14,248 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 12,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2014 12,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 12,824 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 12,145 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 11,984 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 11,752 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 11,752 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 May 2009 10,022 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 9,999 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 9,770 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 9,620 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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P202 DCU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P202 DCU, 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 P202 DCU registered?

P202 DCU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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