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R71 NAY

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,124 mi
Last recorded30,124 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 30,124 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 29,993 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 29,993 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 21,351 miles

Chain link requires riveting

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 21,021 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 21,021 miles

Offside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 19,532 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 17,695 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 14,627 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 12,145 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 7,228 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 4,857 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 4,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 4,202 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 2,991 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 2,761 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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R71 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R71 NAY, 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 R71 NAY registered?

R71 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R71 NAY safe to buy?

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