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R303 LUT

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,977 mi
Last recorded29,977 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 29,977 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 27,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 27,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 27,084 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 27,084 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,845 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 26,845 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2011 24,674 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2011 24,674 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 19,760 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,287 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 16,939 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 15,019 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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R303 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow 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 R303 LUT, 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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R303 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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