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R424 EGK

1997 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,575 mi
Last recorded47,575 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 EGK
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 47,575 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 47,498 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 46,211 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 44,588 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 40,316 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 36,656 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 35,128 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 32,885 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,556 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 31,545 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,413 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 25,157 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 25,115 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,463 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 23,204 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 21,407 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 19,324 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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R424 EGK is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R424 EGK, 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 R424 EGK registered?

R424 EGK is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R424 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 EGK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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