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P951 SNV

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,592 mi
Last recorded26,592 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 SNV
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 26,592 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 26,589 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 26,582 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 26,468 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 26,451 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 26,445 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 26,429 miles

front tyre under inflated

Pass 26 Jun 2014 26,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Minor play in rear suspension linkage.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 26,366 miles

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Minor play in rear suspension linkage.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,358 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 26,298 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 25,723 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 25,197 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,105 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 22,159 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 22,099 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 17,497 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 17,315 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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P951 SNV is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P951 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 P951 SNV registered?

P951 SNV is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P951 SNV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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