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R513 BVV

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,432 mi
Last recorded54,432 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 BVV
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 54,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 54,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 52,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 52,264 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 47,373 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 45,139 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 45,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

gear lever pivot worn

Fail 9 Nov 2017 45,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure circlip missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

gear lever pivot worn

Pass 18 Nov 2016 44,615 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

marks around holes in rear brake disc

Fail 18 Nov 2016 44,615 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

marks around holes in rear brake disc

Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,014 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 42,755 miles

signs of possible fuel leak (advise remove fuel tank and inspect)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,938 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 40,573 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,573 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 36,234 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,054 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 36,054 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,003 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 33,995 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 30,803 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 30,803 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

one rear lamp bulb inoperative

Fail 8 Nov 2007 30,764 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 grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

front side bulb not working

n/s rear bulb not working

Pass 1 Nov 2006 23,279 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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R513 BVV is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R513 BVV, 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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R513 BVV is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 27 September 1997.

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