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P972 GJU

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,931 mi
Last recorded52,931 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 GJU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 52,931 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 52,700 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 52,521 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 51,928 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,186 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 49,936 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 45,957 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 44,697 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 44,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 42,203 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 26 May 2012 42,203 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,060 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 38,047 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,300 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,122 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,148 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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P972 GJU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P972 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 P972 GJU registered?

P972 GJU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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