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R905 KSS

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

33,051 mi
Last recorded33,051 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 KSS
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 33,051 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 33,006 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 32,359 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 31,757 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 31,331 miles

•Rear suspension bush has slight free play Lower shock absorber linkage

Pass 9 Jun 2017 31,004 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Lower shock absorber linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 29,397 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 May 2015 28,122 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 27,453 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 26,296 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 25,735 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 24,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,624 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,444 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,460 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,193 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,786 miles

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

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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R905 KSS is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R905 KSS, 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 R905 KSS registered?

R905 KSS is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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