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R987 SDA

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160 mi
Last recorded160 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 SDA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 160 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 28,460 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018
Fail 15 Jun 2018 28,368 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2016 28,048 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 27,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 27,473 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 26,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 26,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 May 2013 24,550 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 24,050 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,050 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,524 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 22,871 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,401 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 20,394 miles

Nearside Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust quiet noisy but not leaking

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,954 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,064 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

gear select clamp on engine gear spline worn

Fail 6 Jul 2006 18,003 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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R987 SDA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R987 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 R987 SDA registered?

R987 SDA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R987 SDA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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