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R765 UUT

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,876 mi
Last recorded16,876 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 UUT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 16,876 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 16,235 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 16,235 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 15,676 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 14,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 14,042 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 12,361 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 11,523 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 11,523 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 10,138 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 10,138 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 8,567 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 6,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Inner Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 6,309 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 6,036 miles

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

front tyre low on tread

Pass 9 Apr 2010 5,381 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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R765 UUT 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 R765 UUT, 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 R765 UUT registered?

R765 UUT is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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