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P165 GJF

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,620 mi
Last recorded46,620 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 GJF
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 46,620 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 46,620 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 43,595 miles

Exhaust noisy Non standard exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 2,963 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 2,963 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 2,877 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 2,565 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 43,595 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded near side by headstock (6.1.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 43,595 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded near side by headstock (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 43,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 43,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 44,354 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Non standard brake hoses and levers fitted

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 43,594 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Non standard brake hoses fitted

Non standard brake lever fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,189 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,250 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 40,474 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

slight contact between left hand handle bar and fuel tank

Fail 24 Apr 2010 40,474 miles

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 38,769 miles

f/brakes slightly binding

Pass 1 Mar 2008 35,451 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,190 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 31,190 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 13 Jun 2006 31,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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P165 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P165 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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P165 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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