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P511 DFJ

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,325 mi
Last recorded1,325 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 DFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 1,325 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 1,307 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2021 132 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 972 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 970 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,783 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 85,745 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 80,702 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 76,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 71,171 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 62,123 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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P511 DFJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P511 DFJ, 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 P511 DFJ registered?

P511 DFJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P511 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P511 DFJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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