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R658 KFB

1997 Triumph Daytona

White Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

47,828 mi
Last recorded47,828 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 KFB
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 47,828 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyre has small cuts

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 47,636 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 47,636 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 47,395 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 29,699 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 29,558 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 29,555 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small. (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 May 2018 29,461 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 29,452 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 29,183 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 29,002 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 28,999 miles

Headlamp aim too high both dip too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 25,868 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 25,868 miles

Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 23,527 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 23,527 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Dec 2007 20,355 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 20,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 20,184 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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R658 KFB is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in White with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R658 KFB, 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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R658 KFB is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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