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R985 DUA

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,387 mi
Last recorded43,387 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 DUA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2024 43,387 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 43,163 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 42,956 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 42,328 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 42,310 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 42,149 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 41,755 miles

pitch of horn rather quiet

Pass 24 May 2016 41,553 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 40,927 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 40,646 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,425 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,345 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,330 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 39,887 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 39,722 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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R985 DUA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R985 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 R985 DUA registered?

R985 DUA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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