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R616 LUT

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,086 mi
Last recorded36,086 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 36,086 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 34,902 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,902 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 31,681 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rear hugger slightly loose

Fail 5 Jul 2010

Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rear hugger slightly loose

Pass 18 May 2009 30,065 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 28,883 miles

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

Rear Caliper reaction plate has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,341 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 26,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R616 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R616 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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R616 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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