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R669 PRS

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,302 mi
Last recorded44,302 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 PRS
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 44,302 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 44,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 43,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 43,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 42,574 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 42,571 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front fairing bracket cracked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine underside oily

gear pedal slightly loose on splines

Pass 19 Mar 2019 41,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 41,351 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 40,588 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,039 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,689 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,700 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,025 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 36,009 miles

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 34,384 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,674 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,784 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 32,623 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 32,611 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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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R669 PRS is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R669 PRS, 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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R669 PRS is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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