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R170 EOW

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,500 mi
Last recorded29,500 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 EOW
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 29,500 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 29,369 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 29,361 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 29,036 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 29,031 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 28,441 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,948 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 27,948 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,824 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 24,547 miles

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Apr 2011 16,783 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 10,837 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 1,811 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 91,588 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 81,451 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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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R170 EOW is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R170 EOW, 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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R170 EOW is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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