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R477 BVV

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,693 mi
Last recorded10,693 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 BVV
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 10,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 14 May 2014 9,427 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,313 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 39,313 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 38,139 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 35,444 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 35,444 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 34,011 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2007 30,604 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,074 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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R477 BVV is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R477 BVV, 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 R477 BVV registered?

R477 BVV is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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