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P291 FAL

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,806 mi
Last recorded14,806 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 FAL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 14,806 miles

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

lower oil pipes corroded

throttle slow to return

Pass 16 Aug 2021 14,565 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 14,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 13,558 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 13,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 22 Jul 2015 12,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 12,058 miles

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2014 11,860 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 11,860 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 11,320 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 11,320 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 10,917 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 10,395 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 10,395 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 9,837 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,422 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 9,369 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 9,229 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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P291 FAL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P291 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 P291 FAL registered?

P291 FAL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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