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R217 WFV

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,694 mi
Last recorded16,694 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 WFV
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 16,694 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 16,694 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 14,652 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 14,644 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 11,725 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 8,831 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 7,349 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 4,759 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 4,497 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 3,675 miles

Both tyres low pressure.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 2,317 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 950 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 950 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,655 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 18,655 miles

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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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R217 WFV is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R217 WFV, 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 R217 WFV registered?

R217 WFV is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R217 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R217 WFV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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