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R555 WAG

1998 Triumph Daytona

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

37,411 mi
Last recorded37,411 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 WAG
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 37,411 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 35,788 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 34,132 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 32,241 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 32,241 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 31,256 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 30,368 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 27,650 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 26,050 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 25,985 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,594 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 25,227 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,890 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,857 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,207 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 21,359 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 21,031 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 19,305 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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R555 WAG is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R555 WAG, 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 R555 WAG registered?

R555 WAG is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R555 WAG safe to buy?

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