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P970 JOM

1996 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

1,392 mi
Last recorded1,392 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Daytona25,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 JOM
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 1,392 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 1,392 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking within the tyre stucture (central on the tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2016 63,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 53,152 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 43,925 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 39,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 39,445 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,404 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,696 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 29,941 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,512 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 24,512 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,807 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 19,807 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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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P970 JOM is a 1996 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 25,788 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 P970 JOM, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P970 JOM registered?

P970 JOM is a 1996 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 23 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P970 JOM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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