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P946 OLF

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,184 mi
Last recorded39,184 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 OLF
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 39,184 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 39,131 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play knotchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

drive chain tight

Pass 14 Feb 2015 38,293 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,069 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 37,069 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 32,164 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 32,164 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 May 2011 27,882 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 27,628 miles

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 27,403 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 27,403 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

engine cuts when the horn button is pressed.

Pass 17 May 2008 26,837 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 26,837 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 26,256 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 24,297 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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P946 OLF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P946 OLF, 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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P946 OLF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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