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R697 WKE

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,856 mi
Last recorded3,856 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 WKE
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2022 3,856 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 3,489 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 3,058 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 2,972 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 2,971 miles

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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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R697 WKE is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R697 WKE, 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 R697 WKE registered?

R697 WKE is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R697 WKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R697 WKE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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