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R660 TPX

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,953 mi
Last recorded16,953 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 TPX
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 16,953 miles

Coolant leak Around water pump ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 16,561 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 16,210 miles

Front tyre worn irregular

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 15,572 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 15,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 14,864 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 14,864 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 14,707 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 14,528 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 14,242 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 13,950 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 13,620 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 13,620 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 12,299 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 10,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 10,437 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 5,161 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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R660 TPX is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R660 TPX, 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 R660 TPX registered?

R660 TPX is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R660 TPX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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