MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Daytona?
Based on 136,043 MOT tests across 13,242 vehicles.
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R553 LYG is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R553 LYG, 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 R553 LYG registered?
R553 LYG is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 27 March 1998.
Is R553 LYG safe to buy?
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