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P788 MFL

1997 Triumph Daytona

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,782 mi
Last recorded7,782 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 MFL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 7,782 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 7,782 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 7,680 miles
Pass 23 May 2017
Pass 27 May 2016 5,813 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 5,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Gear lever loose

Fail 15 May 2015 5,990 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Gear lever loose

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 31 May 2014 1,027 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012
Pass 2 Jul 2011 1,075 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 10 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 31,767 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake binding slightly.

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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P788 MFL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P788 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 P788 MFL registered?

P788 MFL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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