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P837 UGK

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

35,689 mi
Last recorded35,689 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 UGK
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 35,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight notch in headbearing

slight play in headbearing

Fail 2 Aug 2018 35,686 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight notch in headbearing

slight play in headbearing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 35,405 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 34,964 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 34,964 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 33,786 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 32,401 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 31,068 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 30,092 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 30,092 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 29,330 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 29,330 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,135 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 27,135 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2007 25,376 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 25,376 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 22,129 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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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P837 UGK is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P837 UGK, 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 P837 UGK registered?

P837 UGK is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P837 UGK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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