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P307 MSX

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

19,908 mi
Last recorded19,908 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP307 MSX
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 19,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front switch gear wiring insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2021 19,903 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front switch gear wiring insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2021 19,880 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Tyre fouling another component FRONT MUDGAURD (5.2.3 (f))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

osf mudgaurd upper bracket loose

Pass 26 Jul 2018 19,867 miles

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

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

rear drive chain too tight

Fail 26 Jul 2018 19,867 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

rear drive chain too tight

Pass 29 Jul 2017 19,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 19,331 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

speedometer cable insecure at front mudgurd

Pass 5 Sep 2015 19,325 miles

Exhaust noisy after market system fitted (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired lens has cracks from outer edge across to opposite side (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 19,013 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 18,473 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 18,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 May 2012 17,982 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,891 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,405 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 17,358 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,252 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 14,250 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,250 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 13,647 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 11,768 miles

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

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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P307 MSX is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P307 MSX, 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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P307 MSX is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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