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R148 NAY

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,652 mi
Last recorded43,652 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 43,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 43,178 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 43,156 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 43,101 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 43,004 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 41,728 miles

Unable to check front brake fluid due to paint on master cyclinder

Pass 12 Oct 2016 40,257 miles

SILENCE LOOSE IN MOUNT

UNABLE TO CHECK FRONT BRAKE FLUID DUE TO MASTER CYCLINDER WINDOW PAINTED

Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 39,795 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 30,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 26,190 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 26,190 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,341 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 22,873 miles

Headstock bearings tight

Fail 3 Jun 2011 22,872 miles

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

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

Headstock bearings tight

Pass 12 Jun 2010 21,581 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 20,398 miles

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2008 18,488 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 17,503 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 16,030 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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R148 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R148 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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What year was R148 NAY registered?

R148 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R148 NAY safe to buy?

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