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R789 VDV

1997 Triumph Daytona

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,607 mi
Last recorded1,607 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 VDV
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 1,607 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 1,594 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 1,128 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 1,011 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 1,011 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 397 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 395 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 1 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 36,762 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 36,101 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 36,101 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 33,370 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,963 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,775 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,151 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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R789 VDV is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R789 VDV, 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 R789 VDV registered?

R789 VDV is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 23 August 1997.

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