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R615 EKV

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,601 mi
Last recorded38,601 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 EKV
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 38,601 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 37,157 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 36,070 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 35,461 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 34,322 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.69mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust bracket spring missing

small fluid leak

Fail 29 Aug 2018 34,322 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.69mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust bracket spring missing

small fluid leak

Pass 24 Jun 2017 31,776 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 30,292 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,523 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 28,650 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 28,301 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,924 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,768 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 20,535 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,605 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 12,726 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 12,726 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)

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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R615 EKV is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R615 EKV, 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 R615 EKV registered?

R615 EKV is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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