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R311 CJW

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,741 mi
Last recorded29,741 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 CJW
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 29,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.42mm off centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.63mm in the centre & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 29,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.42mm off centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.63mm in the centre & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 29,707 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 29,389 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 29,218 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 28,916 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 28,901 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 28,023 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,087 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 26,682 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 25,557 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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R311 CJW is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R311 CJW, 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 R311 CJW registered?

R311 CJW is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R311 CJW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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