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R585 UOA

1997 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,936 mi
Last recorded34,936 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 UOA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 34,936 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear SLIGHT PLAY LOWER REAR LINKAGES

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 34,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate small

Pass 1 Aug 2015 34,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear caliper carrier slightly worn

Pass 19 Oct 2013 34,303 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 May 2012 34,187 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 32,657 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,657 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 31,709 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,709 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,572 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 31,357 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 31,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R585 UOA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R585 UOA, 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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R585 UOA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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