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P974 SYF

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,914 mi
Last recorded17,914 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 SYF
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 17,914 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 17,905 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

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

gear lever badly adjusted

Pass 13 Jul 2013 17,274 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 17,219 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 17,184 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 16,831 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 16,598 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 16,585 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.E1d)

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 15,914 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 13,958 miles

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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P974 SYF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P974 SYF, 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 P974 SYF registered?

P974 SYF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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