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R581 LUT

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

36,126 mi
Last recorded36,126 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 36,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 36,110 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 36,071 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 36,076 miles

Rear Brake clevis joint insecure Rear brake clevis pin locking device missing (1.1.15 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle stiff and sticky not return properly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 35,982 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 35,982 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 35,951 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 35,357 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 35,333 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn Both front (3.2.A1l)

Brake disc(s) slightly worn Rear (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 35,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 35,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 34,559 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 34,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 34,396 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

idle speed very high

combination of faulty brakes and suspension make this vehicle dangerous for road use

Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,227 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 32,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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R581 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R581 LUT, 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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R581 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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