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P127 GJF

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,412 mi
Last recorded39,412 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 GJF
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 39,412 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 38,687 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 38,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 36,543 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 33,613 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 31,626 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 27,426 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 25,948 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2013 22,872 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 22,556 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 22,556 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

rubber boot missing from rear caliper slider pin

Pass 5 May 2011 20,756 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 20,740 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,067 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 18,290 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 18,289 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,549 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 17,549 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2005 13,792 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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P127 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P127 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 P127 GJF registered?

P127 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P127 GJF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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