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R666 JRG

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,514 mi
Last recorded40,514 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 JRG
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 40,514 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 40,487 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure topbox rack (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 36,484 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 36,448 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 May 2017 35,903 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

gear lever pivot worn

Fail 13 May 2017 35,903 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

gear lever pivot worn

Pass 9 May 2014 35,873 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 35,873 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,527 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 34,527 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,622 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,360 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,135 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 27,924 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 27,900 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,236 miles

Front 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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R666 JRG is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R666 JRG, 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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R666 JRG is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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