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P446 XNS

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,485 mi
Last recorded15,485 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 XNS
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 15,485 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 15,215 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 14,833 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 14,483 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 14,478 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 14,391 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 14,256 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 14,256 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 13,758 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 13,499 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 13,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2012 13,469 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 12,713 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 12,713 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear brake lever fouls lower fairing

Pass 22 May 2010 12,264 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 11,861 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 May 2009 11,861 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 10,948 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 10,946 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel bearings cannot be checked due to Binding Brake

Pass 26 Apr 2007 9,349 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 9,349 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 8,882 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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P446 XNS is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P446 XNS, 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 P446 XNS registered?

P446 XNS is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P446 XNS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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