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R653 LUT

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,811 mi
Last recorded53,811 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 53,811 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 53,732 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 53,692 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 53,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 52,961 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 52,871 miles

Drive chain loose

Pass 15 Aug 2020 52,640 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 52,167 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 51,965 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 51,965 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,678 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,637 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 51,539 miles

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

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

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 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R653 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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What year was R653 LUT registered?

R653 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R653 LUT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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