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R989 AJA

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,097 mi
Last recorded50,097 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 AJA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 50,097 miles

Chain guide strip worn to excess

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front brake master cylinder reservoir leaking brake fluid

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 50,080 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Chain guide strip worn to excess

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front brake master cylinder reservoir leaking brake fluid

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 47,621 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 45,769 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 44,679 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,152 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 41,780 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 38,782 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 35,857 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 35,857 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 34,477 miles

One bulb inoperative in rear position lamp

Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,564 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 31,626 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 31,626 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,332 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 25,879 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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R989 AJA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R989 AJA, 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 R989 AJA registered?

R989 AJA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R989 AJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R989 AJA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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