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R337 LUT

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,549 mi
Last recorded37,549 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 37,549 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 37,361 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 37,237 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 37,088 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 36,818 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 36,811 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 36,766 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 36,539 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 36,472 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,029 miles

Central Rear Inner Rear wheel bearings have slight free play Slight play in rear wheel bearing (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 35,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 34,673 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,594 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 33,054 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,668 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 29,441 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,441 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 27,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate illumination light not working

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Right hand tail light bulb not working

Pass 20 May 2008 26,065 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 May 2008 26,065 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 24,376 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 22,998 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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R337 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R337 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 R337 LUT registered?

R337 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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