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P769 WGJ

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,190 mi
Last recorded28,190 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 WGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 28,190 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 28,188 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake resevoir low

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 26,767 miles

Noise from front sprocket area.

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 26,751 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 25,367 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 24,555 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 23,936 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 23,050 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 23,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 22,033 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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P769 WGJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P769 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 P769 WGJ registered?

P769 WGJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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