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R457 AUA

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

33,526 mi
Last recorded33,526 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 AUA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 33,526 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 33,513 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

left hand handlebar loose

Pass 13 Jun 2019 32,305 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 31,829 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 31,278 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 30,181 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,854 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 27,791 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 26,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,690 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 24,667 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 19,131 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 15,196 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 12,651 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,338 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 12,338 miles

Nearside Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 12,321 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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R457 AUA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R457 AUA, 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 R457 AUA registered?

R457 AUA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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