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R277 BBM

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,979 mi
Last recorded26,979 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 BBM
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2020 26,979 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 26,891 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 26,891 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 26,585 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 26,542 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 26,064 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,064 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,475 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,957 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 19,766 miles

horn

Pass 5 Jun 2010 19,668 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

clutch lever loose

gear lever loose

Pass 27 Jun 2009 19,616 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

engine light on

Fail 27 Jun 2009 19,616 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

engine light on

Pass 14 Jun 2008 19,585 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front brake lever travel

engine light on

Pass 30 Jun 2007 18,976 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2007 18,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,564 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 15,564 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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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R277 BBM is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R277 BBM, 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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R277 BBM is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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