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R261 WGC

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,468 mi
Last recorded14,468 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 WGC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 14,468 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 14,452 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 14,387 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 14,379 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 14,302 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 14,249 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 14,228 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 14,127 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 13,746 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 13,714 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 13,604 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 13,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 12,392 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 10,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 9,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 9,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 9,110 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 9,049 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 8,842 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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R261 WGC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGC, 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 R261 WGC registered?

R261 WGC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R261 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 WGC shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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