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R964 SDA

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

3,655 mi
Last recorded3,655 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 SDA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 3,655 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 3,653 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 3,548 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 3,541 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 3,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 3,398 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 3,228 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 3,146 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 3,146 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 2,726 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 2,146 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 1,051 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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R964 SDA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R964 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 R964 SDA registered?

R964 SDA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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