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R678 HJO

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,454 mi
Last recorded18,454 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 HJO
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 18,454 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 17,943 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 17,766 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 17,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 17,578 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 17,578 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 17,166 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 17,022 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 16,757 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 16,757 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 16,544 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 16,239 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 15,911 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 15,911 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 15,416 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 15,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 14,712 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 14,712 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 14,182 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 14,046 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,836 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 13,385 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 12,388 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 11,117 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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R678 HJO is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R678 HJO, 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 R678 HJO registered?

R678 HJO is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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