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P616 OBY

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,436 mi
Last recorded36,436 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 OBY
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 36,436 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 36,436 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 36,338 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 35,351 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 35,344 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 35,074 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 34,664 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,324 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 33,755 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,748 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,536 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 33,381 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 33,381 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,797 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 31,663 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,325 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 28,973 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 24,846 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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P616 OBY is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P616 OBY, 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 P616 OBY registered?

P616 OBY is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P616 OBY safe to buy?

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