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R289 BBM

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,182 mi
Last recorded57,182 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 BBM
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 57,182 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 45,318 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 39,626 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear brake fluid levels low

Pass 10 Oct 2017 39,161 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 38,867 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 38,806 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both front (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,854 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 36,017 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 36,017 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 May 2011 34,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 19 May 2011 34,343 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 29,183 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 28,198 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 28,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,649 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 25,790 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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R289 BBM is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R289 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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R289 BBM is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 23 August 1997.

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