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P135 PKJ

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,938 mi
Last recorded26,938 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 PKJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 26,938 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 26,916 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 8,733 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 26,862 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 26,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 26,809 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 26,395 miles

Exhaust markings covered

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake lever travel

Fuel tank drain blocked

Fail 7 Jul 2014 26,394 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Exhaust markings covered

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake lever travel

Fuel tank drain blocked

Pass 9 Jul 2013 25,555 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 25,524 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 22,383 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 21,100 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 19,735 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 May 2007 19,509 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 18,245 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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P135 PKJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P135 PKJ, 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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P135 PKJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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