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P56 OWC

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,945 mi
Last recorded50,945 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 OWC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 50,945 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 50,032 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 49,300 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 49,132 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 48,002 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 46,327 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 45,522 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,429 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,734 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 39,100 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 36,879 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 33,320 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 33,274 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 30,301 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 30,301 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 28,256 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 25,359 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 22,838 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 22,821 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 20,634 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 16,374 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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P56 OWC is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P56 OWC, 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 P56 OWC registered?

P56 OWC is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P56 OWC safe to buy?

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