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R35 VOF

1997 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,607 mi
Last recorded29,607 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 VOF
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 29,607 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 29,170 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2017 29,119 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2016 28,931 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 27,974 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 27,974 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,635 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

left hand mainbeam operation

Fail 19 Jun 2012 25,635 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

left hand mainbeam operation

Pass 7 Jun 2011 22,055 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 21,244 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 20,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 10 May 2008 18,975 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 18,886 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 17,442 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006
Fail 11 Apr 2006 14,744 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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R35 VOF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R35 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

R35 VOF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R35 VOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 VOF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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