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P158 GJF

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,152 mi
Last recorded35,152 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 GJF
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 35,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Slight oil leak bottom of r/h fork

Pass 8 May 2018 35,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 34,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 34,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 34,507 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 34,507 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 34,178 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 34,178 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 32,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 31,399 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 31,399 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 28,692 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 28,691 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 27,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front side lamps inoperative

Fail 26 Oct 2007 27,172 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front side lamps inoperative

Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,500 miles

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

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

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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P158 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P158 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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P158 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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