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R696 BUJ

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,162 mi
Last recorded14,162 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 BUJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 14,162 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable Nearside handle bar is higher than the offside suggesting adjustment or replacement is required (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Horn is working but isn't very loud, suggest replacement when possible

front brake has long travel but the brake is working correctly

Pass 14 Jul 2018 13,088 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 13,088 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 13,076 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2014 10,878 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 7,760 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 7,748 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 7,009 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 6,025 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 5,301 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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R696 BUJ is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R696 BUJ, 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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R696 BUJ is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 4 April 1998.

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