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P245 FAL

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

18,140 mi
Last recorded18,140 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 FAL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 18,140 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 18,117 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 17,951 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 17,951 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 17,384 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 17,384 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 16,422 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 16,422 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 16,356 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 14,907 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 11,235 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 11,010 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 9,716 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 9,068 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 8,944 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 8,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2011 8,908 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 8,816 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 8,816 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 8,762 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,576 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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P245 FAL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P245 FAL, 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 P245 FAL registered?

P245 FAL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P245 FAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P245 FAL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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