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P791 EUJ

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,154 mi
Last recorded39,154 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 EUJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 39,154 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 38,593 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 38,516 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2017 37,764 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 37,737 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,963 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,466 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,655 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,739 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,093 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 32,290 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 28,017 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,954 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,604 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 21,196 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 20,640 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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P791 EUJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P791 EUJ, 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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P791 EUJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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