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R304 LUT

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

11,519 mi
Last recorded11,519 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 11,519 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 11,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 11,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 11,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 10,973 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play at rear wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 10,812 miles

Front brake lever spongy

Rear brake performance poor

Pass 11 Jul 2018 10,101 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 10,393 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 9,770 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 9,643 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 8,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 7,864 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Offside rear secondary position light inoperative.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 7,859 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 6,992 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 6,891 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 6,891 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 6,792 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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R304 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R304 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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What year was R304 LUT registered?

R304 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R304 LUT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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