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R414 RAU

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

18,891 mi
Last recorded18,891 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 RAU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 18,891 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2025 18,873 miles

Front Nail in tyre

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 May 2024 18,738 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 18,500 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 18,308 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 18,164 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 18,086 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 18,032 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 18,027 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 18,024 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 17,912 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,580 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 17,254 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,688 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,113 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 15,750 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 15,059 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,766 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 13,116 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 13,116 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R414 RAU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R414 RAU, 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 R414 RAU registered?

R414 RAU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R414 RAU safe to buy?

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