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P811 XGJ

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,207 mi
Last recorded31,207 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 XGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 31,207 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 31,207 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 31,181 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

slight play front disc bobbins

Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,038 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in front brake discs rivets

slight play in rear shock absorber lower bush

Pass 3 Jun 2013 30,874 miles

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

rear number plate dammaged

Fail 3 Jun 2013 30,874 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 30,787 miles

Front brake soft.

Front mud guard rear part loose.

Gear lever worn.

Rear hugger loose.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front discs livits.

Slight play in rear wheel bearing.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,537 miles

exhaust spring missing

gear lever pivot worn

horn weak

rear hugger broken and insecure

rear lens broken

slight play in disc rivets

slight play in rear shock bearings and linkages

slight play in rear wheel

worn rear brake pedal pivot

Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,379 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,161 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,000 miles

rear brake caliper moves slightly

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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P811 XGJ 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 P811 XGJ, 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 P811 XGJ registered?

P811 XGJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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