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R15 DTN

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

23,847 mi
Last recorded23,847 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 DTN
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 23,847 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 23,239 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 22,289 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 21,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 19,420 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 17,690 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 16,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 16,818 miles

Exhaust noisy BAFFELS FITTED (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 16,568 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 15,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 15,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2014 15,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 13,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 12,420 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 11,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 10,827 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 8,821 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 3,598 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 1,527 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 18,535 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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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R15 DTN is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R15 DTN, 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 R15 DTN registered?

R15 DTN is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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