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P974 GJU

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

30,281 mi
Last recorded30,281 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 GJU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 30,281 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 29,856 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 29,672 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 29,512 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 28,579 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 26,600 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 24,246 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,645 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 19,410 miles

front rear tyres uneven ware

Fail 14 Mar 2015 19,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

front rear tyres uneven ware

Pass 31 Mar 2014 16,078 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 12,695 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 11,752 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 9,929 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 9,049 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 7,622 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 6,964 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 6,812 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 6,467 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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P974 GJU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 P974 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 P974 GJU registered?

P974 GJU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P974 GJU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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