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R35 EGY

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,807 mi
Last recorded18,807 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 EGY
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 18,807 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 18,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 18,535 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 18,094 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 17,944 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 17,644 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 15,869 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 14,199 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 12,573 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 12,236 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 11,700 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 11,700 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 11,687 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 11,647 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R35 EGY is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R35 EGY, 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 R35 EGY registered?

R35 EGY is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 6 December 1997.

Is R35 EGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 EGY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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