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R769 NWY

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,188 mi
Last recorded36,188 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 NWY
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 36,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2013 35,234 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2012 34,898 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 14 May 2012 34,898 miles

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,176 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,069 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

O/S/F floating disc has slight foward to rear motion freeplay

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

CHECKED FUEL SYSTEM AND BIKE STILL HAS BOTH MALE AND FEMALE PLASTIC TANK CONNECTERS, WHICH CAN FRACTURE AS THEY GET BRITTLE

Fail 30 Mar 2010 24,062 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

O/S Riders footrest loose but not insecure

O/S/F floating disc has slight foward to rear motion freeplay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

CHECKED FUEL SYSTEM AND BIKE STILL HAS BOTH MALE AND FEMALE PLASTIC TANK CONNECTERS, WHICH CAN FRACTURE AS THEY GET BRITTLE

Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,301 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 23,301 miles

Inner Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,805 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 19,326 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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R769 NWY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NWY, 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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R769 NWY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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