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R178 NAY

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,952 mi
Last recorded42,952 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 42,952 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight binding of front brake.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 42,949 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Slight binding of rear brake.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,941 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,940 miles

No chainguard fitted.

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Mar 2016 42,940 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

No chainguard fitted.

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Apr 2015 41,916 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 41,908 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 21 May 2014 41,382 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 21 May 2014 41,382 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 40,194 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 40,146 miles

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,257 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 37,859 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 37,758 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 33,622 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 33,622 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 26,352 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 25,469 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 24,772 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 23,483 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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R178 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R178 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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R178 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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