MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
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)
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)
Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
No Front side light
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R261 OAY safe to buy?
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