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P116 WNJ

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

20,088 mi
Last recorded20,088 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 WNJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 20,088 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 20,088 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 19,903 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 19,629 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 19,619 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 19,335 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 19,092 miles

Front Outer Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 19,048 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 18,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2008 18,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 17,977 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 17,977 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 17,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 17,550 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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P116 WNJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P116 WNJ, 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 P116 WNJ registered?

P116 WNJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P116 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P116 WNJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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