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R978 DUA

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

27,122 mi
Last recorded27,122 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 DUA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 27,122 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 27,069 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 27,069 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 26,866 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 26,838 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 26,813 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 26,782 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 26,663 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 26,432 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 26,304 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,104 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,915 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 25,882 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 25,537 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 24,979 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,770 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 24,498 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 24,160 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake slightly spongy

Pass 8 May 2007 23,432 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 22,416 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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R978 DUA 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 R978 DUA, 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 R978 DUA registered?

R978 DUA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R978 DUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R978 DUA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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