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R71 KGK

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,270 mi
Last recorded33,270 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 KGK
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 33,270 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 33,041 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 33,041 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 32,892 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,949 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 22,041 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 21,924 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 21,731 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,522 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 20,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 18,982 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,344 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 16,951 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 16,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 14,658 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,577 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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R71 KGK is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R71 KGK, 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 R71 KGK registered?

R71 KGK is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R71 KGK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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