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P797 JRA

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,310 mi
Last recorded17,310 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 JRA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 17,310 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 17,280 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front o/s fork leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 16,955 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 16,914 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 16,701 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 16,701 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 16,275 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 15,980 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 15,016 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 13,660 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 13,660 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 10 May 2006 11,323 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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P797 JRA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P797 JRA, 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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P797 JRA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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