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P986 CPJ

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,328 mi
Last recorded7,328 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 CPJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 7,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 6,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 6,600 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 6,268 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 6,200 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 6,194 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 6,156 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 6,096 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 6,091 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 6,091 miles

Offside Handlebar cracked (2.1.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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P986 CPJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P986 CPJ, 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 P986 CPJ registered?

P986 CPJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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