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P649 PRL

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,262 mi
Last recorded34,262 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP649 PRL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 34,262 miles

Slight play in rear cush drive.

Slightly more play in nearside front disc rotor than offside.

Fail 21 Aug 2025 34,236 miles

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

Brake efficiency on rear brake lower than expected for a machine of this class 29%

Slight play in rear cush drive.

Slightly more play in nearside front disc rotor than offside.

Pass 5 Sep 2024 33,738 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 33,420 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 33,330 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 33,330 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 32,759 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 32,758 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working when front brake is applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 37,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 32,128 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 31,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 31,846 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 31,519 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear brake caliper binding when wheeled backwards

Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,424 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 29,086 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front disc pads corroded

rear shock corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 28,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

radiator core leaking coolant

Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,321 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear disc pad backing corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,064 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear pad backing slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2008 20,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

sidestand mounting bolt loose

Pass 3 Mar 2007 15,574 miles

rear brake binding slightly

throttle action rough

Fail 2 Mar 2007 15,574 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding slightly

throttle action rough

Pass 7 Mar 2006 13,170 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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P649 PRL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 P649 PRL, 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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P649 PRL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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