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P131 GJF

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,004 mi
Last recorded19,004 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 GJF
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 19,004 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 18,577 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 17,844 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 17,838 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 16,749 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 16,749 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 15,098 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 13,867 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 13,464 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 13,214 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 13,047 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 12,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Sep 2014 12,120 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 11,516 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 11,516 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 11,481 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 11,481 miles

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

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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P131 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P131 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 P131 GJF registered?

P131 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P131 GJF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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