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R648 FGJ

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,723 mi
Last recorded39,723 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 FGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 39,723 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 37,980 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Fuel cap is damaged

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

N/S wing mirror

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,980 miles

Fuel cap is damaged

N/S wing mirror

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,662 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 33,560 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 33,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 24,247 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,381 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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R648 FGJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R648 FGJ, 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 R648 FGJ registered?

R648 FGJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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