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R29 EGU

1997 Triumph T 595 Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,927 mi
Last recorded51,927 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Triumph T 595 Daytona20,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 EGU
MakeTriumph
ModelT 595 Daytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2008 51,927 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 49,630 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 49,630 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 46,392 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 46,392 miles

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

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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R29 EGU is a 1997 Triumph T 595 Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R29 EGU, 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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R29 EGU is a 1997 Triumph T 595 Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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