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P601 LYB

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,230 mi
Last recorded20,230 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 LYB
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 20,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 20,230 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 18,883 miles

Exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 20 Jun 2017 17,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 17,367 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 16,165 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 16,132 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 26 May 2010 16,132 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 16,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 15,718 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 15,709 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 15,581 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 15,561 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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P601 LYB is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P601 LYB, 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 P601 LYB registered?

P601 LYB is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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