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R244 MGO

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,073 mi
Last recorded30,073 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 MGO
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 30,073 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 30,073 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 May 2015 26,577 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 23,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2014 23,696 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 23,349 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 21,775 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,457 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 17,571 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,157 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2009 16,157 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2008 14,584 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 12,110 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 10,002 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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R244 MGO is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R244 MGO, 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 R244 MGO registered?

R244 MGO is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R244 MGO safe to buy?

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