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P849 SNV

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,072 mi
Last recorded35,072 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 SNV
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 35,072 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 35,069 miles

Central Rear Wheel hub excessively worn rear wheel bearing play outside of acceptable service limits (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Chain guard slightly loose bolt adrift from end mounting, secured at other anchor points (6.1.7 (i))

Nearside Front n/s handlebar mirror fowling clutch lever operation

Pass 1 Jul 2016 4,758 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 4,539 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 3,510 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 3,180 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 3,180 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 3,162 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 3,012 miles

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

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Upper Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 2,919 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2009 1,871 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 9 May 2008 16,899 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 15,506 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 14,605 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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P849 SNV is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P849 SNV, 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 P849 SNV registered?

P849 SNV is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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