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R581 RRG

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,976 mi
Last recorded14,976 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 RRG
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 14,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 13,583 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 13,573 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 13,189 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 12,820 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 12,687 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 12,657 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 12,429 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Fail 21 May 2009 12,428 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 12,357 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 12,052 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 12,052 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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)

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 RRG is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RRG, 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 R581 RRG registered?

R581 RRG is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 2 May 1998.

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