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R816 SCU

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,419 mi
Last recorded35,419 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 SCU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 35,419 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 35,173 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 39,924 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 34,919 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 34,919 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2017 34,030 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 33,956 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,758 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 33,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2013 33,052 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 33,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 32,725 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 31,556 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,522 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 30,860 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 30,243 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 29,032 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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R816 SCU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SCU, 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 R816 SCU registered?

R816 SCU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R816 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R816 SCU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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