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R37 EDM

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,605 mi
Last recorded69,605 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 EDM
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 69,605 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 69,605 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 68,869 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 68,869 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 68,444 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 68,444 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,572 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 67,572 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,613 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 63,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,529 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 60,599 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,599 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 58,309 miles

n/s/f bottom casting on fork leg has a slight mark within casting possible crack

number plate light in op

Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,498 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 52,035 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 47,120 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 47,072 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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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R37 EDM is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R37 EDM, 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 R37 EDM registered?

R37 EDM is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R37 EDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R37 EDM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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