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R787 LBD

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

28,731 mi
Last recorded28,731 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 LBD
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 28,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 28,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 28,664 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 27,917 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 27,754 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 27,750 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 27,636 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 27,090 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 26,320 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 25,953 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 25,369 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 24,956 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 24,063 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 22,999 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 22,999 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,833 miles

engine idle speed very high

Fail 31 Aug 2011 20,833 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

engine idle speed very high

Pass 27 Sep 2010 19,744 miles

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

engine low on oil had to put 3ltrs in

Fail 23 Sep 2010 19,744 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 17,602 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 15,677 miles

n/s and o/s headlamps slightly discolored

Pass 26 Jun 2007 14,977 miles

Drive chain slightly corroded on inner side.

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Offside Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 9,400 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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R787 LBD is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R787 LBD, 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 R787 LBD registered?

R787 LBD is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R787 LBD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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