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P126 GJF

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,713 mi
Last recorded28,713 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 GJF
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,713 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,587 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 28,274 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 May 2007 28,246 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2006 27,595 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 27,591 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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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P126 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P126 GJF, 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 P126 GJF registered?

P126 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P126 GJF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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