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R28 XAV

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

17,158 mi
Last recorded17,158 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 XAV
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 17,158 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 17,059 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 16,470 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 16,139 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 16,139 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 15,650 miles

Rear Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively slight up and down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 15,229 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 15,229 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 15,003 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 14,529 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 14,420 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play up and down (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Jan 2017 14,265 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.3(i))

Pass 23 Jan 2016 13,799 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.3(i))

Pass 31 May 2014 13,359 miles

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

battery low

Pass 29 May 2013 13,138 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 12,594 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 May 2011 12,297 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 11,854 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,819 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 11,697 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 11,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 11,474 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front pads at 2mm

Pass 10 Feb 2006 10,867 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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R28 XAV is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R28 XAV, 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 R28 XAV registered?

R28 XAV is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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