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R852 LEL

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,197 mi
Last recorded15,197 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 LEL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 15,197 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 15,197 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 15,192 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 15,187 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 15,179 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 14,752 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 14,477 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 14,231 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 13,997 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 12,965 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 12,295 miles

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 12,295 miles

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

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 11,560 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 11,287 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 10,730 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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R852 LEL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R852 LEL, 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 R852 LEL registered?

R852 LEL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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