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R309 LUT

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,589 mi
Last recorded34,589 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 34,589 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 34,589 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 34,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 Mar 2025 34,353 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 34,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 33,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 33,714 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 33,714 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 33,644 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 33,246 miles

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 33,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength left hand disc carrier excessively worn (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength right hand disc carrier worn (3.2.A1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 32,353 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 30,121 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 30,121 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 26,612 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 26,558 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

nearside tail light bulb not working

rear hugger contacting rear tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2013 24,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

One tail light bulb not working

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 24,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

One tail light bulb not working

Pass 23 May 2012 22,680 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 21,891 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 20,724 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 17,157 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 15,900 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 15,900 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

One rear bulb not working

Pass 10 May 2007 14,787 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,120 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 13,073 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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R309 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R309 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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R309 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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