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P52 HTO

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

20,230 mi
Last recorded20,230 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 HTO
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 20,230 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 20,215 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 19,084 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 18,018 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 17,448 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 16,193 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 47,622 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 46,342 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 44,375 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,501 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 41,501 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 41,094 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,568 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 39,569 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 38,437 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 37,559 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 36,856 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,298 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,856 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,509 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,729 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 33,729 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,278 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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P52 HTO is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P52 HTO, 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 P52 HTO registered?

P52 HTO is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P52 HTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P52 HTO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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