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P197 GWL

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,523 mi
Last recorded23,523 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 GWL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 23,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 22,385 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 21,070 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 17,685 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 15,823 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 15,209 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 14,116 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 13,548 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 12,530 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 11,083 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 11,077 miles

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

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

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

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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P197 GWL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P197 GWL, 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 P197 GWL registered?

P197 GWL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P197 GWL safe to buy?

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