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R121 LRE

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,061 mi
Last recorded18,061 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 LRE
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 18,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc rotor rivets worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc rotor rivets worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 May 2023 18,061 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc rotor rivets worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc rotor rivets worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 18,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 17,417 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (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 28 Sep 2019 16,822 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 16,524 miles

Front Disc's or disc have slight run out

Pass 8 Sep 2017 15,464 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 15,464 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 14,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 12,811 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 12,625 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 12,053 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 11,127 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 10,042 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 8,423 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 8,391 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 8,354 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 8,333 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

slight wear to gearchange pedal

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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R121 LRE is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R121 LRE, 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 R121 LRE registered?

R121 LRE is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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