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R785 DUR

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,216 mi
Last recorded35,216 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 DUR
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 35,216 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 35,207 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 35,207 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 34,917 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 34,436 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play rear linkage all look dry (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Mar 2018 34,420 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play rear linkage all look dry (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Mar 2017 33,821 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn Wear to carried bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 33,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 32,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 30,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R785 DUR is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R785 DUR, 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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R785 DUR is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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