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R120 EBD

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,794 mi
Last recorded20,794 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 EBD
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 20,794 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 20,725 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 20,554 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 19,981 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 19,617 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 19,048 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,421 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 17,835 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 17,159 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 16,737 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 16,737 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 16,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R120 EBD is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R120 EBD, 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 R120 EBD registered?

R120 EBD is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R120 EBD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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