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P721 DCN

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,285 mi
Last recorded45,285 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 DCN
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 45,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 44,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 44,122 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,652 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2016 42,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2016 42,691 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2015 41,526 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,208 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 37,208 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 2 May 2013 35,363 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,819 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,790 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,198 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 27,235 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 27,235 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,197 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 18,883 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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P721 DCN is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P721 DCN, 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 P721 DCN registered?

P721 DCN is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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