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R34 XAV

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

14,929 mi
Last recorded14,929 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 XAV
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 14,929 miles

Both Tyres approximately 10 years old (2015)

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 14,928 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both Tyres approximately 10 years old (2015)

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 14,894 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 14,847 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 14,818 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 13,493 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 13,083 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 11,976 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 10,785 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 10,035 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 10,035 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 10,015 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,867 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 9,745 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,592 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 9,592 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2007 9,450 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 9,292 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 9,292 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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R34 XAV is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R34 XAV, 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 R34 XAV registered?

R34 XAV is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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