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R390 YUY

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

30,091 mi
Last recorded30,091 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 YUY
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 30,091 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 30,088 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 30,082 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat cover fitted ()

Pass 21 May 2016 28,394 miles

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

front brake feels slightly spongy.

Fail 21 May 2016 28,394 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake feels slightly spongy.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

tyre pressures need checking

Fail 27 Mar 2015 27,014 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

tyre pressures need checking

Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,006 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,141 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,524 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 23,461 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,337 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 22,337 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 19,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 May 2007 17,881 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 16,623 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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R390 YUY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R390 YUY, 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 R390 YUY registered?

R390 YUY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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