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P529 RAH

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

35,231 mi
Last recorded35,231 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP529 RAH
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 35,231 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 34,346 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 34,346 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 32,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 31,207 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

nearside front disc incorrecty fitted

offside front disc incorrectly fitted

Oil leak

rear silence mount loose

Pass 21 Aug 2010 29,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

smell of fuel but no leak found on test

Fail 21 Aug 2010 29,848 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

smell of fuel but no leak found on test

Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,846 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,489 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 26,489 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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P529 RAH 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 58.3%.

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 P529 RAH, 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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P529 RAH is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 3 May 1997.

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