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R959 SDA

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,645 mi
Last recorded18,645 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 SDA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2023 18,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,300 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 17,585 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,189 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 16,846 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 16,354 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,583 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 14,329 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 13,700 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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R959 SDA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R959 SDA, 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 R959 SDA registered?

R959 SDA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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