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R797 HGO

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,881 mi
Last recorded29,881 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 HGO
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 29,881 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 29,553 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,961 miles

front tyre is at its wear limit.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 28,961 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front tyre is at its wear limit.

Pass 30 May 2009 27,082 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 27,082 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,574 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear brake pads nearly at wear limit

Pass 17 Jul 2006 22,057 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

rear brake pads nearly at wear limit

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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R797 HGO is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R797 HGO, 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 R797 HGO registered?

R797 HGO is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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