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S130 KJT

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,574 mi
Last recorded24,574 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 KJT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2026 24,574 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 May 2024 24,524 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 24,487 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 24,487 miles

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2022 23,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 23,971 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 23,831 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,831 miles

Speedo not working

Pass 4 Mar 2006 23,383 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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S130 KJT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 21,167 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 S130 KJT, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S130 KJT registered?

S130 KJT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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