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GVO 212J

1997 Triumph Daytona

Gold Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,591 mi
Last recorded17,591 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 212J
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 17,591 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 16,848 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 16,848 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 16,172 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 15,456 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 15,456 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 14,841 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,905 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 13,278 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 12,263 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 11,630 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 11,243 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 11,243 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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GVO 212J is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Gold with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GVO 212J, 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 GVO 212J registered?

GVO 212J is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is GVO 212J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 212J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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