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P496 YGF

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,137 mi
Last recorded28,137 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 YGF
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2025 28,137 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 27,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 26,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 25,571 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 24,522 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 24,430 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 24,413 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 24,396 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,364 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 24,293 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 24,174 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 23,502 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,317 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,429 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,552 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 16,122 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 10,616 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 9,002 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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P496 YGF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P496 YGF, 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 P496 YGF registered?

P496 YGF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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