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R248 UYD

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,599 mi
Last recorded30,599 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 UYD
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 30,599 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 30,449 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 30,446 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 30,062 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 30,062 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 29,875 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,687 miles

Front brakes rubbing slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,514 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

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

number plate light inop

Fail 11 Sep 2014 29,444 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

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

number plate light inop

Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,153 miles

Number plate light not working

Pass 25 Oct 2012 28,572 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Number plate light not working

Pass 15 Oct 2011 28,289 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 28,128 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,613 miles

n/p light not working

only 1 tail light working

Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,958 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 24,067 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,483 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 19,972 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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R248 UYD is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R248 UYD, 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 R248 UYD registered?

R248 UYD is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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