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P134 GJF

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

23,334 mi
Last recorded23,334 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 GJF
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 23,334 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 23,145 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 23,115 miles

Central Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 22,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 22,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 21,798 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 21,798 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,605 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 46,605 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Aug 2016 46,066 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 46,066 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,815 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 45,815 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,302 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 44,188 miles

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

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

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

front position lamp not working

Pass 17 Jun 2006 37,492 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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P134 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 70.6%.

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 P134 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 P134 GJF registered?

P134 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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