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P506 OVV

1997 Triumph Daytona

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

13,659 mi
Last recorded13,659 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 OVV
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 13,659 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 13,659 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 11,928 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 11,928 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 25 May 2023 11,345 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 11,071 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 10,929 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 10,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 10,478 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 10,478 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 10,126 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 9,984 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 9,691 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 9,691 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 8,660 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 7,646 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 7,541 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 7,396 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 7,216 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 6,657 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 6,657 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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P506 OVV is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P506 OVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P506 OVV registered?

P506 OVV is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P506 OVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P506 OVV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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