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R492 JGH

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,930 mi
Last recorded27,930 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 JGH
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 27,930 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 26,814 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,798 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 26,798 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 26,383 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 26,373 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,757 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 25,754 miles

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

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

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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R492 JGH is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R492 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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What year was R492 JGH registered?

R492 JGH is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R492 JGH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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