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P733 VTX

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,101 mi
Last recorded31,101 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP733 VTX
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 31,101 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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Pass 27 Feb 2023 30,182 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 29,560 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 29,169 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 29,169 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 28,988 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,942 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,543 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 28,543 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 27,366 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 26,170 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,350 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 23,426 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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P733 VTX is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P733 VTX, 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 P733 VTX registered?

P733 VTX is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P733 VTX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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