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R146 XVU

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,839 mi
Last recorded66,839 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 XVU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 66,839 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 65,650 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 65,650 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 58,750 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 57,336 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 57,334 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Tyre Worn Unevenly

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

Left Handle Bar Slightly Deformed

Pass 29 May 2013 55,269 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 55,266 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Suspention Incorectly Fitted Restricting Movement

Pass 14 May 2012 53,572 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 53,572 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,273 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 53,273 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2010 52,040 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 51,780 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

gear lever loose

Fail 18 Jul 2009 48,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 48,229 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 47,676 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 45,235 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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R146 XVU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R146 XVU, 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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R146 XVU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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