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R968 SDA

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,425 mi
Last recorded34,425 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 SDA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2025 34,425 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 34,097 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 32,024 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 31,001 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 28,343 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 27,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 25,139 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 24,671 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 23,938 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,732 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2011 23,441 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2010 21,533 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,509 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 18,128 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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R968 SDA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R968 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 R968 SDA registered?

R968 SDA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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