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P993 SUC

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,386 mi
Last recorded39,386 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 SUC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 39,386 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 39,436 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn mono shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust quite noisey

reg plate on the small side

slight play in cush drive

Fail 4 May 2018 38,760 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 37,869 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only just legal. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2016 35,774 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 32,500 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 30,768 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 28,650 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 27,208 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 25,905 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 May 2011 25,903 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,668 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 24,973 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,249 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 23,517 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 23,509 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Centre Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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P993 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 75%.

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 P993 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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P993 SUC is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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