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P985 GJU

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,406 mi
Last recorded45,406 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 GJU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 45,406 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 45,393 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 45,250 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 45,224 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 45,206 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,116 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,021 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 44,568 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,842 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 42,713 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,160 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,580 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 38,776 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 36,096 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,310 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 31,812 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 29,666 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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P985 GJU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P985 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P985 GJU registered?

P985 GJU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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