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R430 CEU

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,167 mi
Last recorded30,167 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 CEU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 30,167 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 30,052 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 30,030 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 28,195 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 28,010 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 28,010 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,812 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 24,836 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

one of two brake lights not working

one of two tail lights not working

Pass 4 Feb 2015 22,617 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 22,617 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 19,167 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 18,331 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2011 17,569 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 16,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,597 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 16,459 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 16,337 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 16,071 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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R430 CEU 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 88.9%.

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 R430 CEU, 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 R430 CEU registered?

R430 CEU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R430 CEU safe to buy?

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