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R642 DPW

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

10,297 mi
Last recorded10,297 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 DPW
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 10,297 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2022 10,297 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 10,297 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2020 10,270 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 10,270 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 10,268 miles

after market exhaust fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 10,192 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 10,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired no pattern (1.2.3a)

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 22 May 2014 9,705 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 9,355 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 8,597 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 8,359 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre starting to perish.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 7,742 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 7,716 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 7,545 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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R642 DPW is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 R642 DPW, 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 R642 DPW registered?

R642 DPW is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 23 May 1998.

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