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P808 MFL

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,503 mi
Last recorded26,503 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 MFL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 26,503 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 26,374 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 26,171 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 26,014 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 24,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 23,739 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 23,534 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 23,247 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 22,705 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 21,584 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 21,018 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 21,002 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 20,657 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 19,889 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 17,867 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 17,387 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,487 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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P808 MFL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P808 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 P808 MFL registered?

P808 MFL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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