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P472 FPM

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,255 mi
Last recorded27,255 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 FPM
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 27,255 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 27,254 miles

Direction indicator not working N\S indicators flash too quickly O\S operates all indicators at 60 flashes pm (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Rear Brake component modification unsafe Rear brake pipe routed through rear coil spring and insecure on swing arm (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 27,230 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,218 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,728 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 22,886 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,886 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 20,995 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 20,466 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,046 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,180 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 19,176 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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P472 FPM is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P472 FPM, 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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P472 FPM is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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