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P977 GJU

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,431 mi
Last recorded35,431 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 GJU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 35,431 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,277 miles

Front brake spongey

n/s H/Lamp not working

Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,182 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 21,574 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 21,146 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 18,948 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 18,529 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 17,209 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 17,209 miles

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

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

Front 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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P977 GJU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P977 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 P977 GJU registered?

P977 GJU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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