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R142 NAY

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,549 mi
Last recorded61,549 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 61,549 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 61,545 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 60,009 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight play in rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 60,008 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight play on rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2012 20,769 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

front and rear tyre pressure low

Fail 31 May 2012 20,769 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

front and rear tyre pressure low

Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 17,558 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 16,534 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 15,530 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 14,047 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 12,647 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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R142 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R142 NAY, 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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R142 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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