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R816 HAT

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,656 mi
Last recorded22,656 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 HAT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 22,656 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,465 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 17,870 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 14,585 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 12,909 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2006 12,909 miles

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

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

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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R816 HAT is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R816 HAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R816 HAT registered?

R816 HAT is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R816 HAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R816 HAT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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