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R309 PDM

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,728 mi
Last recorded44,728 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 PDM
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 44,728 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 44,464 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2014 43,204 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,196 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,175 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 40,175 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,554 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,900 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 37,897 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,772 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 37,760 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 May 2006 36,899 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 36,899 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Offside Lower Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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 PDM is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PDM, 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 PDM is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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