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R859 OHY

1997 Triumph Daytona

White Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,433 mi
Last recorded22,433 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 OHY
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 22,433 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 22,131 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside headlamp not working

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 22,129 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 22,123 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 19,061 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2015 18,819 miles

front brake lever travel

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Mar 2015 18,819 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front brake lever travel

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Feb 2014 18,815 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front brake a little spongy

Headlamp aim, both lamps not at same adjustment.

Number plate cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2012 18,391 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 18,380 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 17,836 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 17,836 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 12,176 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

front brake spongy

Pass 3 Jun 2009 10,157 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 9,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R859 OHY is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in White with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R859 OHY, 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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R859 OHY is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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