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R769 JGP

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,035 mi
Last recorded20,035 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 JGP
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 20,035 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 18,781 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 18,700 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 18,328 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 18,012 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 17,938 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 17,574 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured ALL (1.5.1b)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 17,528 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 17,496 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 17,494 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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R769 JGP is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R769 JGP, 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 R769 JGP registered?

R769 JGP is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R769 JGP safe to buy?

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