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P950 WGJ

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,597 mi
Last recorded24,597 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 WGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 24,597 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 24,102 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 23,298 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 22,325 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 21,328 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 20,459 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 20,453 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear tyre cut but not deep enough to reach the cords at the time of test

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 20,383 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive recommend further investigation (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 20,167 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 19,979 miles

FUEL WARNING ON

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 19,889 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))

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,732 miles

horn require attension

Pass 3 Jun 2009 19,502 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,016 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 19,016 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 18,756 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 18,756 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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P950 WGJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P950 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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P950 WGJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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