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P976 SFL

1997 Triumph Daytona

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,468 mi
Last recorded26,468 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 SFL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 26,468 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 26,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake lever pivots worn

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

Temp seat fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2022 26,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake lever pivots worn

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Temp seat fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2021 25,990 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 25,860 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 25,496 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 25,496 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Aug 2016 25,128 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 24,703 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 22,429 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 221,444 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 21,419 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 20,015 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 19,869 miles

nearside dip beam inoperative

nearside main beam inoperative

offside rear position lamp inoperative

Fail 19 Aug 2009 19,239 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,239 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 17,884 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,408 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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P976 SFL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Blue 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 P976 SFL, 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 P976 SFL registered?

P976 SFL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 21 June 1997.

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