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R659 DJA

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,951 mi
Last recorded23,951 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 DJA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 23,951 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 23,357 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 22,911 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 22,541 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 22,002 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 21,449 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 21,320 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,313 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 20,966 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,459 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,059 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 19,085 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 13,209 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 18,206 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 17,545 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 15,463 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 15,463 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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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R659 DJA is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R659 DJA, 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 R659 DJA registered?

R659 DJA is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R659 DJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R659 DJA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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