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P988 GJU

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,593 mi
Last recorded26,593 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 GJU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 26,593 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 23,095 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 19,780 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 15,611 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 12,968 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 12,840 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 12,359 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 11,931 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 11,784 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 11,784 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 10,356 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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P988 GJU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P988 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 P988 GJU registered?

P988 GJU is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P988 GJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P988 GJU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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