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R848 EYJ

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,597 mi
Last recorded19,597 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 EYJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 19,597 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 18,908 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 18,360 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 17,624 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 17,191 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 17,191 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 17,141 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 17,135 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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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R848 EYJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R848 EYJ, 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 R848 EYJ registered?

R848 EYJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R848 EYJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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