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P818 MFL

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,401 mi
Last recorded38,401 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 MFL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,401 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 36,115 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,115 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 33,939 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,939 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,470 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 31,470 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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P818 MFL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P818 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 P818 MFL registered?

P818 MFL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P818 MFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P818 MFL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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