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P973 GJU

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,001 mi
Last recorded35,001 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 GJU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,001 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 34,078 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 34,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,099 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 32,463 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 32,459 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 29,521 miles

Front Brake Binding Slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,770 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,077 miles

chain rubbing on hugger

neutral light not working

Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,424 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 25,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,958 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 21,001 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 21,001 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 16,169 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2006 16,169 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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P973 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 68.8%.

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 P973 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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P973 GJU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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