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R608 RDV

1997 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,364 mi
Last recorded33,364 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 RDV
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 33,364 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 33,246 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 33,246 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 32,881 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 32,870 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect beam "kick up" in wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 31,291 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 31,195 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 30,962 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 30,619 miles

Central Front Lower front tyre uneven wear pattern

Pass 19 Aug 2016 30,150 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Head lamp mask converters fitted

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 28,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlight mask converters fitted

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 28,857 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Headlight mask converters fitted

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 27,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lockout on rear brake

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 26,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 25,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 23,668 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 21,787 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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R608 RDV is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R608 RDV, 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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R608 RDV is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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