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R606 ORB

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,225 mi
Last recorded44,225 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 ORB
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 44,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 44,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 44,006 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

slight play in rear wheel mounting

Pass 21 May 2024 43,755 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 42,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 41,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 41,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 39,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 39,436 miles

Exhaust noisy

Nearside rear position lamp not working

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2017 39,400 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 38,546 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 35,705 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 35,705 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 34,614 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 34,614 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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R606 ORB is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R606 ORB, 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 R606 ORB registered?

R606 ORB is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R606 ORB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R606 ORB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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