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P780 MFL

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

21,016 mi
Last recorded21,016 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 MFL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 21,016 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 21,005 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 20,979 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 20,267 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 19,779 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 18,860 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 18,269 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 17,667 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy noisy can fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 17,056 miles

Exhaust noisy noisy cans (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 16,473 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 16,305 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 16,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 15,937 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 15,163 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 144,130 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 13,684 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 12,107 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 12,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 10,596 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 9,203 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 8,079 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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P780 MFL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P780 MFL, 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 P780 MFL registered?

P780 MFL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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