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R295 BBM

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,888 mi
Last recorded42,888 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 BBM
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 42,888 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 42,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer pad worn (1.1.13 (a))

gear select mechanism worn

Pass 23 Jul 2024 42,174 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 41,293 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 40,214 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 39,736 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 39,736 miles

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Brake hose catching on yoke. (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 39,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2020 39,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 37,888 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 37,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 35,846 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,787 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,905 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,855 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 33,581 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 33,581 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 33,562 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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R295 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 83.3%.

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 R295 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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R295 BBM is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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