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P228 LYA

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,986 mi
Last recorded31,986 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 LYA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 31,986 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 31,963 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 31,581 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure damaged repaired with tape (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 31,581 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure damaged repaired with tape (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 30,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play linkage bearing play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,056 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 8 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 27,569 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 27,568 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 24,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2012 22,810 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 21,791 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 21,216 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,332 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 16,593 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 16,482 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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P228 LYA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P228 LYA, 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 P228 LYA registered?

P228 LYA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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