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R242 UYD

1998 Triumph T 595 Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

19,541 mi
Last recorded19,541 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph T 595 Daytona16,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 UYD
MakeTriumph
ModelT 595 Daytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 19,541 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 19,378 miles

silencer slightly loose

Fail 24 Jul 2018 19,378 miles

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

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected notchy (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

silencer slightly loose

Pass 7 Jul 2017 19,373 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 19,296 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 19,133 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 19,133 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 19,048 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 18,897 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 17,917 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,377 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 16,724 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 15,289 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,181 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 14,181 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 13,808 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 13,808 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 13,285 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 13,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Triumph T 595 Daytona?

Based on 1,168 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
454
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 8
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R242 UYD is a 1998 Triumph T 595 Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1998 Triumph T 595 Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 16,977 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 T 595 Daytona fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R242 UYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T 595 Daytona typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph T 595 Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R242 UYD registered?

R242 UYD is a 1998 Triumph T 595 Daytona, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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