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P272 JPY

1997 Triumph T 595 Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,639 mi
Last recorded21,639 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph T 595 Daytona20,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 JPY
MakeTriumph
ModelT 595 Daytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 21,639 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 21,639 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 21,631 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 21,630 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 21,625 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 21,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 21,451 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play head bearings notchey (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 21,255 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 20,834 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 20,282 miles

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

rear silencer has corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,251 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 15,923 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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P272 JPY is a 1997 Triumph T 595 Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 P272 JPY, 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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P272 JPY is a 1997 Triumph T 595 Daytona, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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