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R858 EYJ

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,945 mi
Last recorded25,945 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 EYJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 25,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 25,929 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2026 25,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Rear hub bearings have play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 25,457 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 25,045 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 24,902 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively slight play in the rear wheel/hub. (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy with the wheel raised. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 24,644 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 24,330 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 23,831 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play Slight play on rear wheel bearing, caliper carrier. (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 23,031 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 23,031 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 22,186 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 22,186 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 20,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 19,702 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 19,702 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,011 miles

Offside Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Offside rear brake pedal clevis pin has slight wear

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 18,991 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

foot brake lever clevis pin has slight wear

foot brake lever pivot has slight wear

front handbrake lever has travel but not excessive

rear brake lamp is slightly loose

Pass 5 Jun 2008 17,860 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 17,853 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2007 15,609 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 15,604 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,234 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 14,234 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

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

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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R858 EYJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R858 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 R858 EYJ registered?

R858 EYJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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