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P955 GJU

1997 Triumph Daytona

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,714 mi
Last recorded37,714 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 GJU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 37,714 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 37,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2021 37,270 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 37,270 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2015 37,238 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 37,238 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 35,778 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 35,778 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 35,041 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 33,892 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,926 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,361 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,910 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 31,910 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,924 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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P955 GJU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Orange with a 885cc 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 P955 GJU, 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 P955 GJU registered?

P955 GJU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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