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P138 GJF

1997 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,184 mi
Last recorded24,184 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 GJF
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 24,184 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 24,046 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 23,951 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 23,912 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 23,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bush on swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 23,682 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 23,647 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 23,564 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,457 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 22,508 miles

Front position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

front brake disc nearside replacement washer

rear flexi brake hose slightly tight when on stand

Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,579 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 20,340 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

front shock gator split

rear flexi near to full strech when on center stand

Pass 11 Mar 2010 18,497 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 17,863 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 17,863 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 12,914 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 9,920 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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P138 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P138 GJF, 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 P138 GJF registered?

P138 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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