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R152 AEY

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

27,598 mi
Last recorded27,598 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 AEY
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 27,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 27,586 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 26,787 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 26,775 miles

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 26,537 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake linkage slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

gear lever has been modified

lock stops damaged (especially offside lock stop)

passing light switch inoperative

Fail 5 Sep 2012 26,532 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake linkage slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

front brake caliper pistons corroded

gear lever has been modified

lock stops damaged (especially offside lock stop)

passing light switch inoperative

rear wheel difficult to turn by hand

Pass 11 Jun 2010 21,880 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))

Fail 8 Jun 2010 21,865 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 17,779 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 17,409 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 10,561 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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R152 AEY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R152 AEY, 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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R152 AEY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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