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P981 SUC

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,177 mi
Last recorded24,177 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 SUC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 24,177 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 24,177 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2017
Pass 12 Sep 2014

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2013 35,131 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 35,131 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,831 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 33,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 335,830 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear footrest bracket mount damaged

Pass 20 May 2011 33,298 miles

1 of 2 tail light bulbs not working

Oil leak

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 20 May 2011 33,298 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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 Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

1 of 2 tail light bulbs not working

Oil leak

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 28,300 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 28,300 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)

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,230 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 28,115 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 274,433 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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P981 SUC is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P981 SUC, 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 P981 SUC registered?

P981 SUC is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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