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P783 EOA

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,735 mi
Last recorded45,735 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 EOA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 45,735 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 45,156 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 45,093 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 43,540 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 43,540 miles

Central Front Horn not working LHS handle bar control button defective (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Wiring restrics free full turn from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,604 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 42,599 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 17 Jun 2010 37,627 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 37,621 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2009 33,097 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 29,830 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 29,829 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 26,818 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre sidewall starting to perish.

gear lever slightly loose on shaft.

slight play in rear caliper mounting bracket.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,818 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre sidewall starting to perish.

gear lever slightly loose on shaft.

slight play in rear caliper mounting bracket.

Pass 11 May 2006 21,850 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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P783 EOA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P783 EOA, 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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P783 EOA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 25 January 1997.

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