1997 Triumph Daytona 1.2L Petrol · P165 GJF
1997 Triumph Daytona (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07 May 1997. Recorded mileage 46,620 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH DAYTONA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P165 GJF Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 46,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P165 GJF Mileage History
- 13/06/200631,176 mi
- 20/03/200731,190 mi+14 mi
- 20/03/200731,190 mi
- 01/03/200835,451 mi+4,261 mi
- 18/04/200938,769 mi+3,318 mi
- 24/04/201040,474 mi+1,705 mi
- 24/04/201040,474 mi
- 09/06/201142,250 mi+1,776 mi
- 13/06/201243,189 mi+939 mi
- 28/06/201343,594 mi+405 mi
- 20/06/201444,354 mi+760 mi
- 11/06/201543,595 mi-759 mi
- 21/06/201643,595 mi
- 21/06/201643,595 mi
- 29/03/201843,595 mi
- 29/03/201843,598 mi+3 mi
- 31/03/202043,595 mi-3 mi
- 15/03/20212,565 mi-41,030 mi
- 18/07/20222,877 mi+312 mi
- 09/08/20232,963 mi+86 mi
- 09/08/20232,963 mi
- 03/08/202443,595 mi+40,632 mi
- 18/09/202546,620 mi+3,025 mi
- 03/07/202646,620 mi
Average of roughly 770 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P165 GJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Triumph Daytona (P165 GJF) between June 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)”; “Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)”; “Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)”.
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