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R399 XEV

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,777 mi
Last recorded34,777 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 XEV
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 34,777 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 32,996 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 31,455 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 30,187 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 30,008 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 29,656 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 29,038 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 27,928 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 26,998 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 23,822 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 21,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 18,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2005 16,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive 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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R399 XEV 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 92.3%.

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 R399 XEV, 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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R399 XEV is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R399 XEV safe to buy?

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