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R636 LUT

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

35,443 mi
Last recorded35,443 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 35,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 35,443 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 34,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 34,194 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 34,194 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2022 33,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 32,257 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 31,250 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 30,478 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 29,514 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 28,548 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 28,548 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 27,597 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 26,824 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,032 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 25,131 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 24,101 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 24,101 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 23,201 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 23,201 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 21,641 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 21,641 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)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,710 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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R636 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 R636 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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R636 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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