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R485 NOU

1997 Triumph Daytona

Purple Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

28,617 mi
Last recorded28,617 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 NOU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 28,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 28,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 28,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 28,617 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 28,617 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 25,013 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 24,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 24,694 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 22,953 miles

advise o/s tail light not working

Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,934 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 22,760 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 22,088 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 21,286 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 21,286 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 20,720 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 19,217 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 19,217 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 15,287 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,287 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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R485 NOU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Purple with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R485 NOU, 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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R485 NOU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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