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R270 WGC

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,529 mi
Last recorded18,529 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 WGC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 18,529 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 18,529 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 17,694 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 16,819 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 13,463 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 13,113 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 13,112 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 12,881 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 12,781 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 12,733 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 12,374 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 12,374 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 12,181 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 11,393 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 10,570 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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R270 WGC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R270 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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R270 WGC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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