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P287 EBB

1996 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,517 mi
Last recorded70,517 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Daytona25,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 EBB
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 70,517 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 67,537 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 67,537 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 65,455 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 65,444 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 64,516 miles

Central Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 63,177 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 63,177 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2020 61,887 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 60,711 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 41,312 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,561 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,110 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion fork seal starting to fail (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion fork oil seal starting to leak (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,402 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 61,307 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 59,249 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 56,584 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 56,584 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 53,341 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 49,752 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,847 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 48,847 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 47,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 45,087 miles

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

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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P287 EBB is a 1996 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 25,788 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 P287 EBB, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P287 EBB is a 1996 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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