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P801 YWT

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,506 mi
Last recorded36,506 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 YWT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 36,506 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 36,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 33,662 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 33,662 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 25,595 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,595 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 16,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 7,786 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 5,801 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 5,176 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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P801 YWT is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P801 YWT, 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 P801 YWT registered?

P801 YWT is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P801 YWT safe to buy?

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