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R48 EGU

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

16,983 mi
Last recorded16,983 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 EGU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 16,983 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 16,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 16,865 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 16,865 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 16,753 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 16,752 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 16,625 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 16,625 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 16,562 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 16,286 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2013 16,279 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 16,279 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 16,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 16,279 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 15,722 miles

disc rivits starting to get play

Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,561 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 13,839 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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R48 EGU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black 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 R48 EGU, 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 R48 EGU registered?

R48 EGU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R48 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R48 EGU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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