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P248 LYA

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,558 mi
Last recorded36,558 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 LYA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 36,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 36,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 36,539 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect insufficient travel on rear suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively play in rear sprocket carrier (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 36,211 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 35,123 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 35,123 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 33,857 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 33,857 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 32,455 miles

Headrace Bearings slightly notchy

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear wheel bearings slight free play

Pass 11 Aug 2016 31,736 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 May 2015 30,313 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 28,834 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 27,022 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,364 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,783 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 23,547 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,547 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,260 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,523 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 18,585 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,963 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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P248 LYA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc 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 P248 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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P248 LYA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P248 LYA 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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