MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,839 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
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
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
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))
How Reliable is the Triumph Daytona?
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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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