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R653 JGO

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,575 mi
Last recorded54,575 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 JGO
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2012 54,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,227 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,715 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,012 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 44,928 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 33,746 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 32,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear tyre worn.

Throttle over returns.

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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R653 JGO is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R653 JGO, 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 R653 JGO registered?

R653 JGO is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R653 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R653 JGO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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