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R479 JGH

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,544 mi
Last recorded39,544 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 JGH
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 39,544 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 39,522 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 39,504 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

lever pivot worn

Pass 20 Sep 2019 39,343 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 39,343 miles

Rear Inner Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 39,168 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 38,758 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 38,308 miles

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

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Fail 24 Sep 2016 38,308 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2015 38,057 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 38,038 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,864 miles

rear brake pedel pivit worn

Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,547 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,319 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

reacton bracket worn

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,970 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,183 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 34,183 miles

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,918 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 32,721 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,697 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,311 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 23,193 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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R479 JGH is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R479 JGH, 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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R479 JGH is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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