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R355 MTL

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,111 mi
Last recorded28,111 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 MTL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 28,111 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 28,108 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 27,736 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 27,721 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 27,542 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 26,551 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 26,328 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 26,000 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,385 miles

Front tyre side walls cracking due to age

Offside footrest is loose but not insecure

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,404 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 23,588 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 22,510 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 22,159 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 22,159 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 21,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 21,248 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 21,248 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 20,761 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 18,778 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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R355 MTL is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 R355 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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What year was R355 MTL registered?

R355 MTL is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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