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R349 MTL

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,076 mi
Last recorded19,076 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 MTL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 19,076 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 19,044 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 18,821 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,912 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 17,882 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,653 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 13,227 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 10,447 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 8,966 miles

Lower Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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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R349 MTL is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R349 MTL, 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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R349 MTL is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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