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P309 AUG

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

12,628 mi
Last recorded12,628 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 AUG
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 12,628 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 12,591 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 12,548 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 12,423 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 12,243 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 11,924 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 11,829 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 11,714 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 11,301 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 10,282 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 10,190 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 10,174 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 10,007 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 9,989 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 9,867 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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P309 AUG is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P309 AUG, 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 P309 AUG registered?

P309 AUG is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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