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R579 DBW

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,549 mi
Last recorded42,549 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 DBW
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 May 2024 42,549 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 42,243 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 41,127 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 40,640 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 39,502 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 38,796 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,036 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,492 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 31,832 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 29,890 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,864 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 27,629 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 25,723 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 24,532 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,137 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 20,577 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R579 DBW is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R579 DBW, 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 R579 DBW registered?

R579 DBW is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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