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R147 BNS

1997 Triumph Daytona

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,038 mi
Last recorded25,038 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 BNS
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 25,038 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 25,015 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 24,735 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 24,104 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 24,104 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

Pass 21 May 2008 33,418 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,695 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 26 May 2007 31,676 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 30,925 miles

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2006 30,925 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

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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R147 BNS is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R147 BNS, 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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R147 BNS is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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