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P804 MJA

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

35,247 mi
Last recorded35,247 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP804 MJA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 35,247 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 35,231 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 32,534 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 32,534 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 27,984 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 27,984 miles

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

Front Rear suspension bush has excessive free play bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 23,846 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 23,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 May 2014 20,829 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 20,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Slight play in front brake discs

Fail 30 Mar 2012 20,230 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Slight play in front brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,264 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 15,502 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 15,502 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 14,740 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 13,525 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,297 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 11,172 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 11,144 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

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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P804 MJA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P804 MJA, 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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P804 MJA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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