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P954 OLF

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,783 mi
Last recorded36,783 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP954 OLF
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 36,783 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 36,634 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 36,634 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 36,439 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 36,155 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 34,850 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 34,177 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,860 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 33,860 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 32,970 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 32,970 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,364 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 32,364 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 29,920 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 27,319 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 23,861 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 21,758 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 20,405 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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P954 OLF 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 77.8%.

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 P954 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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What year was P954 OLF registered?

P954 OLF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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