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R29 KUA

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,023 mi
Last recorded26,023 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 KUA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,023 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,525 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 24,647 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 24,647 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 24,634 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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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R29 KUA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R29 KUA, 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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R29 KUA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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