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R41 SLU

1997 Triumph Daytona

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,891 mi
Last recorded36,891 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 SLU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 36,891 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 33,810 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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))

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

engine has oil leak

engine over heating

Fail 24 Jul 2012 33,808 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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))

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

engine has oil leak

engine over heating

Fail 1 Oct 2010 29,109 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,109 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 25,857 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 23,052 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 23,052 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 20,755 miles

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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R41 SLU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R41 SLU, 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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R41 SLU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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