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R274 EDV

1997 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,556 mi
Last recorded31,556 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 EDV
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 31,556 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 30,163 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 28,407 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 28,374 miles

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

Nearside stop/tail light not working, overall function of unit not impaired

Pass 27 Jul 2012 27,181 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 24,788 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,767 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,976 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,521 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 17,724 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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R274 EDV is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R274 EDV, 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 R274 EDV registered?

R274 EDV is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R274 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R274 EDV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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