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P424 POT

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,595 mi
Last recorded34,595 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP424 POT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 34,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

beam bender fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2025 32,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlight masks fitted at time of testing

Pass 5 Jan 2024 31,687 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 31,334 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 31,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 31,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 30,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 29,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 29,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 28,718 miles

headlights have an adhesive beam adjusting kit fitted

removable baffle fitted in the silencer

Fail 22 Feb 2019 28,718 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

headlights have an adhesive beam adjusting kit fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 27,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 27,906 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 26,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 26,566 miles

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 25,720 miles

rear brake pads and brake disc becoming worn

Pass 20 Aug 2009 22,630 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 22,623 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2008 21,364 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 21,344 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 17,157 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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P424 POT is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P424 POT, 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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P424 POT is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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