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P398 UNW

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,934 mi
Last recorded17,934 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 UNW
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 17,934 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 17,804 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 17,550 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 17,547 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 17,491 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 16,904 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 16,720 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 16,477 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,329 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,858 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 15,858 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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P398 UNW is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P398 UNW, 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 P398 UNW registered?

P398 UNW is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P398 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P398 UNW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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