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S168 MFP

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

61,474 mi
Last recorded61,474 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 MFP
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 61,474 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 60,843 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 60,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 59,430 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 58,908 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 58,381 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 57,882 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 57,109 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 56,974 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 56,052 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 54,968 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 54,134 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,979 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,651 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,681 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,846 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 48,369 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 47,074 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear tyre has temporary repair and is leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2006 45,851 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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S168 MFP is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 S168 MFP, 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 S168 MFP registered?

S168 MFP is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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