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P164 GJF

1997 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,054 mi
Last recorded17,054 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 GJF
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 17,054 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 16,370 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 16,370 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 14,796 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 14,796 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 13,713 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 13,713 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 12,357 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 12,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front n/s footrest broken

Pass 16 Oct 2007 10,607 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 10,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 10,011 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 8,080 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 25,543 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 25,389 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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P164 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P164 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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P164 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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