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R273 OBM

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,190 mi
Last recorded29,190 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 OBM
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 29,190 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 29,140 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 29,068 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 28,445 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 25,382 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 25,376 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 25,376 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 25,206 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 22,924 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 22,924 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 27,734 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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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R273 OBM is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R273 OBM, 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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R273 OBM is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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