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R885 LEL

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

32,324 mi
Last recorded32,324 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 LEL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 32,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 31,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 31,553 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 31,553 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 31,371 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 31,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 30,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 30,300 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 29,776 miles

Rear Slight movement in rear brake reaction bracket,

Pass 17 Aug 2017 28,122 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn Slight radial movement in both front flooting brake disc's (3.2.A1l)

Rear Slight movement in rear barek caliper reaction location bolt.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 27,768 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 25,453 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,703 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 24,564 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 23,580 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 20,578 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 17,671 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 16,510 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 15,663 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,244 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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R885 LEL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R885 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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R885 LEL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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