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R456 ULU

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,518 mi
Last recorded27,518 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 ULU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 27,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front brake lever long travel

Fail 21 Jul 2025 27,517 miles

Footrest missing pillion (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

front brake lever long travel

Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,691 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 25,549 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

front tyre worn uneven

suspect frameslightly bent

Pass 12 Jun 2008 24,727 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,270 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

engene tickover set too high

rear brake pedal bent

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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R456 ULU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R456 ULU, 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 R456 ULU registered?

R456 ULU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R456 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R456 ULU shows 6 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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