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P859 WGF

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,428 mi
Last recorded37,428 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 WGF
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 37,428 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 31,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 29,610 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 26,334 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 24,267 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 22,202 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 21,108 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 19,865 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 18,140 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 17,263 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 15,555 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 12,806 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 11,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 10,785 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 10,737 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 10,709 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 10,678 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 10,407 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 10,252 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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P859 WGF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P859 WGF, 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 P859 WGF registered?

P859 WGF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P859 WGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P859 WGF shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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