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P283 ESO

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,446 mi
Last recorded20,446 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 ESO
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 20,446 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 20,446 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 19,860 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front handle bar looks slightly bent downwards

Pass 11 Jun 2012 19,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 19,789 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear pressure 12psi

Pass 15 Apr 2008 28,765 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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P283 ESO is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P283 ESO, 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 P283 ESO registered?

P283 ESO is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is P283 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P283 ESO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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