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R312 EGK

1997 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,654 mi
Last recorded36,654 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 EGK
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 36,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 35,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 34,590 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 32,734 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

engine rattles

Fail 20 Jun 2013 32,734 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

engine rattles

rear brake binds slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2012 31,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 28,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

chain condition

front brake pads condition

rear light

Pass 5 Jun 2010 26,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

chain condition

rear light

Pass 6 Jun 2009 25,118 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

headlight pattern

Fail 14 May 2008 24,446 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 24,446 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 22,032 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2007 22,032 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 19,250 miles

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

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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R312 EGK is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R312 EGK, 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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R312 EGK is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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