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R343 UYA

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,580 mi
Last recorded22,580 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 UYA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 22,580 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 22,470 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 21,896 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 21,622 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 21,605 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 21,605 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 20,905 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 20,144 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 17,552 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 16,182 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 16,137 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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R343 UYA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R343 UYA, 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 R343 UYA registered?

R343 UYA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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