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R495 BBD

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,521 mi
Last recorded26,521 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 BBD
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 26,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 26,469 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 26,405 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 26,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 26,339 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 26,285 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 26,261 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 26,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 25,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 25,811 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 25,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 25,327 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

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

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,288 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 21,717 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 20,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 19,914 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 17,205 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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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R495 BBD is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R495 BBD, 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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R495 BBD is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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