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P779 BBC

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,565 mi
Last recorded38,565 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,565 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 38,565 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 7 May 2010 37,476 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 36,489 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 36,465 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 36,322 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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P779 BBC is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P779 BBC, 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 P779 BBC registered?

P779 BBC is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P779 BBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P779 BBC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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