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P579 ORP

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,816 mi
Last recorded26,816 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 ORP
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 26,816 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 26,816 miles

Forks in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2010 16,068 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 16,060 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,995 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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P579 ORP is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P579 ORP, 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 P579 ORP registered?

P579 ORP is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P579 ORP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P579 ORP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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