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R833 MAU

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

30,399 mi
Last recorded30,399 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 MAU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 30,399 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 30,394 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 27,845 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 27,845 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 27,038 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 27,038 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 27,016 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2009 25,317 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 May 2008 23,068 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 16 May 2008 23,068 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 May 2007 19,958 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 19,642 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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R833 MAU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R833 MAU, 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 R833 MAU registered?

R833 MAU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R833 MAU safe to buy?

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