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R579 RKH

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,653 mi
Last recorded38,653 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 RKH
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 38,653 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 38,625 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 37,023 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 37,023 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 34,703 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 32,580 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 32,421 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 30,306 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 29,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 29,343 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 29,343 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 28,705 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,055 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 24,848 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,469 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,883 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 17,803 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 14,463 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 11,944 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 11,944 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 9,298 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 RKH is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R579 RKH, 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 RKH registered?

R579 RKH is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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