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P605 BTA

1996 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,676 mi
Last recorded51,676 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Daytona25,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 BTA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 51,676 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 51,676 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 51,584 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 51,584 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 50,945 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 49,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 48,776 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 48,776 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 47,765 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 46,409 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,455 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 43,553 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,475 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 40,960 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,982 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 39,982 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,430 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,014 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 38,750 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,269 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 37,785 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,053 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 36,423 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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P605 BTA is a 1996 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 25,788 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 P605 BTA, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P605 BTA registered?

P605 BTA is a 1996 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is P605 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P605 BTA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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