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P758 WGJ

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,359 mi
Last recorded18,359 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP758 WGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 18,359 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 18,192 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 18,192 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 17,613 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

horn operation

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 17,364 miles

front brake master cylinder has a tight spot

rear numberplate deteriorated

rear suspention bush slight play

rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 17 Sep 2012 17,364 miles

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

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

front brake master cylinder has a tight spot

rear numberplate deteriorated

rear suspention bush slight play

rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,951 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 16,547 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 16,227 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 16,227 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,177 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 15,177 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,310 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 14,167 miles

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

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 13,368 miles

Front 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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P758 WGJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P758 WGJ, 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 P758 WGJ registered?

P758 WGJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P758 WGJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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