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R612 MJT

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,995 mi
Last recorded43,995 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 MJT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 43,995 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 43,995 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Not working from rear brake control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2023 41,638 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 41,638 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 41,574 miles

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 2 Nov 2015 41,452 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 41,292 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 41,254 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 41,015 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,834 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 40,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 40,027 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 38,828 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 38,626 miles

Brake lights working with ignition off.

Front master cylinder brake pipe has flat in it near bottom yoke.

Front tyre worn to 1.6mm

Horn volume low

Pass 11 Nov 2006 34,349 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 34,240 miles

Rear 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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R612 MJT is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R612 MJT, 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 R612 MJT registered?

R612 MJT is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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