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R868 WHJ

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,940 mi
Last recorded20,940 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 WHJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 20,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 20,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 20,904 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 20,895 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 20,882 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 20,870 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 20,736 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 20,593 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 20,382 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 20,164 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 19,547 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 19,547 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 18,422 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 17,903 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 17,903 miles

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 17,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

multi-plug failing on off side leg

Fail 29 Jan 2008 17,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

multi-plug failing on off side leg

Pass 27 Jul 2006 17,203 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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R868 WHJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R868 WHJ, 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 R868 WHJ registered?

R868 WHJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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