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R261 OAY

1998 Triumph Daytona

White Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,633 mi
Last recorded38,633 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 OAY
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 38,633 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 38,161 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 38,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Solo seat fitted at time of test, pillion footrests inoperable

Pass 26 Aug 2017 37,789 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 37,789 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 37,005 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 37,005 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 37,188 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Lower Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 May 2014 37,187 miles

Nearside Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Lower Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 36,713 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,979 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,503 miles

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 22,061 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,289 miles

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

No Front side light

Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,259 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 16,259 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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R261 OAY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in White with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R261 OAY, 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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R261 OAY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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