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R542 MVL

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,293 mi
Last recorded24,293 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 MVL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 24,293 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 23,695 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 23,192 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Sep 2023 23,192 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 22,944 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 22,934 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 22,763 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 22,672 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,562 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 22,423 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 22,184 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

right hand hand grip poor

Pass 14 May 2012 22,072 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 21,043 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 20,423 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,783 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 18,616 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 17,739 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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R542 MVL is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R542 MVL, 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 R542 MVL registered?

R542 MVL is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R542 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R542 MVL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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