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P987 SUC

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,167 mi
Last recorded17,167 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP987 SUC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 17,167 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 17,124 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 14,577 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 14,536 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 13,384 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 12,747 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 12,538 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 11,871 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 11,871 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2010 9,493 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 9,400 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 9,156 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 9,016 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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P987 SUC is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P987 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 P987 SUC registered?

P987 SUC is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 29 March 1997.

Is P987 SUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P987 SUC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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