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R177 MFX

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,774 mi
Last recorded40,774 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 MFX
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 40,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively movement on bobins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 39,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlight not working on dip beam

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 39,597 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking Cap is not screwed on (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlight not working on dip beam

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 38,375 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 38,375 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 37,357 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2017 37,357 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2016 35,255 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 31,944 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 31,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,086 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 29,079 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 27,668 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,953 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,454 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 15,894 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 10,827 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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R177 MFX is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R177 MFX, 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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R177 MFX is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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