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P27 WTX

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,956 mi
Last recorded33,956 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 WTX
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 33,956 miles

various bodywork fasteners missing

Fail 18 Oct 2022 33,956 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

various bodywork fasteners missing

Pass 17 Feb 2017 33,953 miles

both front fork legs have a slight misting of oil

slight float in both front brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2015 33,684 miles

radiator leaking !!!!!!!

Fail 27 Jun 2015 33,683 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

radiator leaking !!!!!!!

Pass 24 Apr 2014 33,167 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 26,446 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 25,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 24,212 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 23,050 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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P27 WTX is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P27 WTX, 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 P27 WTX registered?

P27 WTX is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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