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R617 VND

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,234 mi
Last recorded32,234 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 VND
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 32,234 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 31,987 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 31,784 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 31,482 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 30,137 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 29,693 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 29,512 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 29,035 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 28,550 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 27,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 27,164 miles

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 27,164 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 25,785 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 24,239 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 24,239 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 22,714 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 20,130 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 17,727 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 17,727 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 15,971 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 15,592 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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R617 VND is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R617 VND, 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 R617 VND registered?

R617 VND is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 17 August 1997.

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