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R986 SDA

1997 Triumph T 595 Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,026 mi
Last recorded16,026 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph T 595 Daytona20,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 SDA
MakeTriumph
ModelT 595 Daytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 16,026 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 16,025 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 15,914 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 15,899 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 9,887 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 9,868 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 9,863 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph T 595 Daytona?

Based on 1,168 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
454
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 8
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R986 SDA is a 1997 Triumph T 595 Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Triumph T 595 Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 20,780 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph T 595 Daytona fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R986 SDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T 595 Daytona typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph T 595 Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R986 SDA registered?

R986 SDA is a 1997 Triumph T 595 Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R986 SDA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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